Nurses play an important role in patients' health care by
A) raising patients' awareness about the role of genetics and environment in disease.
B) promoting risk reduction strategies for patients at risk for developing disease.
C) screening patients by collecting specimens for genetic tests.
D) All of the above are correct.
D
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Which of the following important events related to health care occurred during the Reagan administration? (Select all that apply.)
a. Increase in national health planning and coordination of efforts b. Decrease in both federal control and federal funding c. Increase in state funding with concurrent control by local boards of health d. Implementation of Medicare funding based on diagnosis-related groups e. Suggestions to shift costs and reduce costs f. Suggestions to mobilize the community to become involved
The nurse is caring for a pregnant 16-year-old who says, "I don't want my mother to know I'm pregnant. Please don't tell her." The nurse's best response would be:
A) "I'm sorry, but it would be unethical for me not to tell your mother you are pregnant." B) "I'm sorry, but I am legally obligated to talk with your mother." C) "I'm afraid you'll have to talk to your obstetrician, because she is the one to make that decision." D) "You have the right to confidentiality, and I cannot legally share the information that you are pregnant with anyone but you."
Lower leg edema associated with pain is characteristic of
A. Venous insufficiency B. Heart failure C. Deep venous thrombosis D. Diabetes
Which media images influence society's beliefs about poor persons? Select all that apply
a. Poor persons are often cast as lazy, shiftless folk. b. Poor people are shown receiving food at soup kitchens. c. Criminals are portrayed as poor, desperate persons. d. Homeless people seen sleeping on park benches.