An example of secondary prevention of a population-focused advanced public health nursing activity is:
a. Flu immunizations at churches
b. Education on need for early detection
c. Screenings for blood pressure and cholesterol
d. Follow-up clinics for diabetics
C
Flu immunizations at churches and education on need for early detection are primary preventions, and follow-up clinics for diabetes are a tertiary prevention.
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During the initial interview with a client, the nurse notices that the client changes the topic when the subject of the client's marital relationship is approached. The nurse is guided by the knowledge of which of the following?
1. Discussion of sensitive issues should only occur in the working phase. 2. Formulation of nursing diagnoses should be avoided until all essential data is obtained. 3. Information that is avoided or omitted is often more crucial than what is shared. 4. Avoidance of a topic is a sign of resistance that will disappear when initial anxiety is decreased.
Which symptom should a nurse identify that differentiates clients diagnosed with NCDs from clients diagnosed with mood disorders?
1. Altered sleep 2. Altered concentration 3. Impaired memory 4. Impaired psychomotor activity
A nurse is caring for a patient who is suspected of having giant cell arteritis (GCA). What laboratory tests are most useful in diagnosing this rheumatic disorder? Select all that apply
A) Erythrocyte count B) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate C) Creatinine clearance D) C-reactive protein E) D-dimer
When evaluating the client's progress toward goal achievement, the nurse should ask which of the following questions?
a. "Did the client tell the truth?" b. "Were the goals realistic?" c. "Did the physician diagnose the client's condition correctly?" d. "Was the length of stay too short?"