A community/public health nurse had a referral to visit a grandmother in her apartment to follow up on blood pressure readings because she was on a new medication. While in the apartment,
the nurse took the blood pressure readings of all the adults and children there. What is the nurse attempting to do?
a. Perform a case finding.
b. Follow the American Heart Association guidelines.
c. Give care to all members of the family, regardless of reimbursement.
d. Involve the family in the care.
ANS: A
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