The community health nurse would consider a person in which of the following situations in crisis poverty?
1. Episodic homelessness
2. Physical disability
3. Mental disability
4. Drug abuse
Physical disability, mental disability, and drug abuse would be considered in persistent poverty.
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A nurse is caring for a patient who requires treatment with a beta blocker for hypertension. The patient has a history of asthma
The nurse should anticipate that the prescriber will order which of the following antihypertensive medications, taking into consideration the patient's health history? a. Metoprolol (Lopressor) b. Propranolol (Inderal) c. Pindolol (Visken) d. Carteolol (Cartrol)
Why is end-of-life planning often neglected? (Select all that apply.)
a. There is a clear procedure to follow. b. People are uncomfortable talking about death. c. Young people do not see the need for end-of-life planning. d. End-of-life planning is a relatively new concept. e. Many persons are not really sure what they want to do.
The nurse teaches the patient about the correct use of a topical anesthetic for a skin condition. The nurse determines that learning has occurred when the patient makes which statement(s)?
1. "This lotion should only be used on small areas of skin." 2. "I must wear gloves when I apply the lotion." 3. "This lotion works well on cuts too." 4. "I must wash my hands before touching my eyes." 5. "It's all right to use a lotion after the expiration date."
When working on clinical practice guidelines for a mental health unit, the nursing committee will implement which intervention initially?
A) Assessing the medical psychiatric staff for practice suggestions B) Implementing a search of the literature for current related research results C) Reviewing patient satisfaction data to identify the unit's strengths and weaknesses D) In-servicing all unit nursing staff on the need to adhere to established guidelines