The focus of population-focused practice is that problems or needs are defined and solutions are implemented for:
1. Individuals
2. Aggregates
3. Communities
4. Geographical regions
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Aggregates are a defined population made up of individuals in communities of a specific geo-graphical region.
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An infant with short bowel syndrome will be on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for an extended period of time. What should the nurse monitor the infant for?
a. Central venous catheter infection, electrolyte losses, and hyperglycemia b. Hypoglycemia, catheter migration, and weight gain c. Venous thrombosis, hyperlipidemia, and constipation d. Catheter damage, red currant jelly stools, and hypoglycemia
A client is unresponsive and has no pulse. The nurse notes that the electrocardiogram tracing shows continuous large and bizarre QRS complexes measured greater than 0.12 each. This rhythm is identified as:
1. premature ventricular complexes. 2. torsades de pointes. 3. ventricular fibrillation. 4. ventricular tachycardia.
Why was the publication of Healthy People a landmark document?
a. It was the first time that a national plan had been created with funding to implement it. b. It was the first time that evaluation measures based on outcomes to judge effectiveness were created. c. It was the first time that national goals for improving the health of Americans were established. d. It was the first time that universal agreement on federal government priorities was reached.