When a patient acquires an infection as a result of being hospitalized, it is called a nosocomial infection or a health care-acquired infection
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After reviewing data collected during a community health fair the population health nurse is concerned that 500 people have an absolute risk of developing peripheral vascular disease. How should the nurse explain this risk to the community leaders?
1. Probability that any of the 500 people will develop peripheral vascular disease. 2. Probability that one of the 500 people will develop peripheral vascular disease when compared to the rest of the population. 3. The ability that the 500 people will be affected by factors that contribute to the development of peripheral vascular disease. 4. The likelihood that the 500 people will be exposed to factors that contribute to the development of peripheral vascular disease.
Which of the following colors and sounds would have a healing effect on a client suffering from sinus congestion?
a. The color red and the sound "ha" b. The color yellow and the sound "ya" c. The color green and the sound "hum" d. The color blue and the sound "ah"
A 45-year-old woman has sought care from her primary care provider because she has been experiencing signs and symptoms of perimenopause
The nurse at the clinic has undertaken to perform some health education around this life transition for the patient. When doing so, what should the nurse teach the patient? A) Menopause is considered to be a pathophysiological phenomenon. B) Production of estrogen and progesterone ceases during menopause. C) Pregnancy is possible until 1 year after the cessation of menstruation. D) The symptoms associated with perimenopause can be avoided by making lifestyle changes.
The nurse is planning care for a patient with advancing Alzheimer's disease. Which nursing diagnosis should be the priority for this patient?
a. Risk for Injury b. Noncompliance c. Bathing Self-Care Deficit d. Ineffective Role Performance