The nurse examines the leading indicators included in Healthy People 2010. Which is measured as a leading indicator?
a. Pollution levels
b. Underweight people
c. H1N1 influenza cases
d. People with endocrine disorders
a. Pollution levels
The leading indicators in Healthy People 2020 are: Physical activity, Overweight and obesity, Tobacco use, Substance abuse, Responsible sexual behavior, Mental health, Injury and violence, Environmental quality, Immunization, and Access to healthcare.
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When first interviewing an elderly patient, a nurse should include questions about
a. Nutrition b. Family history c. Chronic diseases d. All of the above
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse is developing a treatment plan for a client with a specific phobia. The nurse understands that the BEST treatment is usually:
a. behavioral therapy b. a neurological surgery procedure c. large doses of various medications d. there is no known effective treatment for specific phobias
A nurse is describing adults who are in the sandwich generation. Which of the following provides the best description of this term?
a. Middle-aged adults who are starting a family at an older age b. Young adults who are beginning to find jobs, marry, and start a family c. Middle-aged adults who are caring for children and aging parents d. Young adults who have several small children