Which of the following is essential for a successful health-promotion plan?
a. Assumption of personal responsibility
b. Detection of disease
c. Early implementation of therapy
d. Virginia Henderson
A
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The nurse is reviewing health promotion activities with a client. Health promotion refers to:
a. any activity that prevents illness. b. an individual's lifestyle and behaviors. c. any activity that promotes the quality of health. d. assuring that people get regular physical checkups.
Young women who are not sexually active should have their first pelvic examination:
a. by age 15 years. b. by age 18 years. c. by age 21 years. d. only after they become sexually active.
A review of laboratory results reveals a 30% decrease in platelet count from baseline in a patient receiving intermittent intravenous heparin therapy. What nursing action is indicated?
1. Have the laboratory rerun this test. 2. Skip one dose of heparin and have a PT/PTT drawn. 3. Discuss these findings with the health care provider. 4. Dilute the next heparin dose in normal saline and administer over at least 5 minutes.
While conducting an oral assessment, a nurse notices the patient's gums are red and swollen, some teeth are loose, and blood and pus can be expressed when the gums are palpated. What condition do these symptoms indicate?
A) periodontitis B) plaque C) halitosis D) caries