A community health nurse has been recently hired to work in an unfamiliar community. Which of the following persons would be effective key informants for the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
a. Community's immigrant group activist
b. Federal senators and representatives
c. Health board members
d. Local politicians such as the town mayor
ANS: A, D
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A) Older adults tend to have a blunted pain sensation, so complaints should be followed-up promptly. B) Older adults frequently confuse pain with other tactile sensations. C) Pain in older adults is often unrelated to physical harm or pathophysiological processes. D) The sensation of pain increases with age, so older adults typically feel more pain for a longer period than younger patients.
The nurse is preparing to perform a breast assessment for an adult female. Which techniques should the nurse anticipate using during the assessment? Select all that apply.
A. Instruct the client to lean forward. B. Instruct the client to push their upper extremities against resistance. C. Instruct the client to flex their pectoral muscles. D. Instruct the client to press their hands on their hips. E. Instruct the client to lift their arms over their head.
The patient with glaucoma is prescribed an Ocusert miotic. How often should the medication be replaced?
a. Daily b. Semiweekly c. Weekly d. Biweekly
A community health nurse is part of community discussion group on alcohol. The nurse recommends that adult men should have less than:
A) 6 standard drinks weekly B) 8 standard drinks weekly C) 10 standard drinks weekly D) 14 standard drinks weekly