A nurse is planning a community health assessment event using a tool called a Health Risk Appraisal (HRA). For best results, which other activities should the nurse plan to include in this event? (Select all that apply.)
a. Gym memberships
b. Laboratory testing
c. Physical measurements
d. Support group interaction
e. Tailored education
B, C, D
Laboratory testing is an important adjunct to the use of HRAs in health assessment events. Objective data lend support to findings from the tool.
Physical measurements are an important part of screening events using HRAs. Blood pressure, height and weight, and body mass index are all physical measurements that can lend support to findings from the HRA.
Education tailored to the risks that are uncovered with the HRA, laboratory testing, and physical measurements allows the practitioner to design wellness interventions for each participant.
Exercise compliance is better with home-based programs than with other types of routines. Gym memberships are not typically part of an HRA event.
Support group interaction is typically not associated with HRAs.
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