An example of secondary prevention is
a. Rehabilitation
b. Avoidance of high-risk behaviors
c. Immunization
d. Mammogram
ANS: D
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A) Usually under 130 mm Hg systolic and 90 mm Hg diastolic B) Usually under 140 mm Hg systolic and 90 mm Hg diastolic C) Usually under 140 mm Hg systolic and 80 mm Hg diastolic D) Usually under 130 mm Hg systolic and 80 mm Hg diastolic
Why should a nurse monitor food and fluid intake and toilet patterns of clients with mental disabilities?
A) Regular checkup B) Data collection facilitates problem identification C) To determine common symptoms D) Physician's record
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1. try smoking cessation techniques 2. eat a bland diet 3. avoid eating breakfast 4. have the largest meal of the day at lunchtime
The public health nurse is a first responder in a community disaster, secondary to a flood. One section of the town has experienced a loss of water and electricity for 4 days
The nurse's first action to meet the needs of the community at this time should be to: A) Refer the members of the community to a spiritual outreach program B) Provide access to safe food and water C) Inform the fire department of potential risks within the community setting D) Provide an immunization program