A public health nurse traces sexual contacts of clients with sexually transmitted diseases for screening and treatment. Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented?
a. Primary prevention
b. Secondary prevention
c. Tertiary prevention
d. Secondary and tertiary prevention
ANS: B
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On inspecting the surgical wound, the nurse notes a pinkish drainage on the dressing and a visible separation between the two sides of the incision. What intervention should the nurse perform in this case? A) Position the client to put the least strain on the operated area. B) Place sterile dressings moistened with normal saline over the area. C) Inform the head nurse immediately about the client's condition. D) Inspect and palpate the wound to determine the extent of the secretion.
An adolescent is prescribed fluoride because of issues with water in the home. For which reason should the nurse instruct the client to avoid taking the fluoride supplement with calcium?
a. Increases fluoride absorption b. Increases calcium absorption c. Decreases fluoride absorption d. Decreases calcium absorption
A patient has a tonometer test result of 28 mmHg. Which explanation by the nurse about this pressure reading is most accurate?
1. The pressure in the eye has been measured and is too low. Medication will be required to increase the pressure and prevent blindness from retinal damage. 2. The pressure in the inner ear has been measured to evaluate the semicircular canals' function related to nerve damage and is within the normal range. 3. The pressure in the middle ear that builds up with mastoiditis has been measured. The condition needs to be treated with surgical insertion of tubes to drain the fluid behind the tympanic membrane. 4. The pressure in the eye has been measured and is above normal. This condition could lead to possible retinal changes if not treated.
While making a family health visit, an older relative who is visiting has been drinking and becomes verbally abusive and increasingly loud. Which action by the community health nurse would be best?
A) Continue the visit with caution B) Suggest the relative go in another room and take a nap C) Ask the sober family members to take the visitor home D) Terminate the visit, making plans for another visit