The nurse asked the family about its financial resources and the demands on these resources. Which type of risk factor is being assessed?
a. Biological
b. Economic
c. Lifestyle
d. Social
ANS: B
A nursing asking a family about financial resources is an example of assessing their economic risks. Economic risk is determined by the relationship between family financial resources and the demands on those resources. An example of social risk would be living in high-crime neighbor-hoods or in communities without adequate health resources. Biological risk considers risk for de-velopment of major illnesses or conditions and may be assessed through a genogram. Lifestyle risk relates to personal health habits.
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A) Assess for pain B) Assess for nutritional deficiencies C) Assess genetic tendency for infection D) Assess for edema and decreased hemoglobin
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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1. Decision-making framework used by nurses to determine the needs of patients. 2. Decision-making framework used by social workers when discharging patients. 3. Decision-making framework used by nursing assistants when caring for patients. 4. Decision-making framework used by physicians to determine the needs of patients.