A corrections nurse is proactively working with the institution to develop programs for the facility to address problems to address the trends for the future. Which type of program would be most appropriate for the nurse to recommend?

A) Treatment of typical disorders found in younger inmates
B) Dealing with older, sicker, and longer periods of incarceration for many inmates
C) Clinics to address acute disease conditions
D) Education for release after shorter incarcerations


Ans: B

Nursing

You might also like to view...

In both qualitative and quantitative studies, researchers use debriefing to do which of the following?

A) Allow participants to ask questions and give feedback to the researcher B) Allow the researcher to assess the participant before they leave the study site C) Explain to the participant what information they can tell others D) Describe the purpose of the study and the consent form

Nursing

The nurse is assessing an older adult client whose health problems include receding gums. The nurse notes gum ischemia and worn tooth surfaces. Which question would be most important for the nurse to ask?

A) Have you lost any teeth recently?
B) How would you describe your typical diet?
C) Has your dentist screened you for oral cancer recently?
D) Are you able to taste the food you eat?

Nursing

Which of the following would be an appropriate outcome for a patient diagnosed with rape-trauma syndrome?

a. Patient will sleep 8 hours without medication by week 6 of therapy. b. Patient will develop better self-esteem by week 8 of therapy. c. Patient will accept nurse's word that her reactions are normal. d. Patient will verbalize that recovery may never happen totally.

Nursing

A 43-year-old patient is scheduled to have a gastrectomy. Which one of the following is a major preoperative concern?

a. The patient's brother had a tonsillectomy at 11 years of age. b. The patient smokes a pack of cigarettes a day. c. An intravenous (IV) infusion is present. d. The patient has a history of employment as a computer programmer.

Nursing