The integrative model of Laffrey and Kulbok includes two major dimensions: client system and focus of care. The client system:
1. Targets aggregates
2. Is initiated by the community
3. Includes various levels of clients toward which nursing care is targeted
4. Focuses on health promotion, illness prevention and illness care.
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Nursing care is targeted toward several levels of clients in the client system.
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Based on the nurse's understanding of genetically related diseases, which diagnostic screening examination may be ordered for this patient? 1. a mammogram 2. a prostate exam 3. a colonoscopy 4. a cardiovascular assessment
Ms. Washington is a 67-year-old who had a heart attack last month. Now she complains of shortness of breath and not being able to sleep in a flat position (orthopnea). On examination you note increased jugular venous pressure, an S3 gallop, crackles low in the lung fields, and swollen ankles (edema). This is an example of a:
A) Pathophysiologic problem B) Psychopathologic problem
When preparing for the lesson related to Family Health Nursing by reading the textbook in advance of the class meeting, the nursing student learns that which of the following are important related to the family life cycle? Select all that apply
A) The developmental stages that apply to individual growth are unrelated to those of families. B) A family's composition, set of roles, and interpersonal relationships change with time. C) It is appropriate for community health nurses to provide anticipatory guidance for families. D) There are two broad stages in the family life cycle: one of expansion and one of contraction. E) Stage critical family developmental tasks can be completed in any order.
Hernias occur when the intestine pushes through muscle.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)