It is hoped that with early identification of individuals at risk coupled with crisis intervention and ongoing treatment, the incidence of suicide in the United States can be lowered. Ideally, to meet this goal, all
at-risk clients in community settings should be routinely screened by community health nurses for suicide. Using your knowledge of suicide risk factors what method had the highest incidence of deaths?
A) Medications
B) Drowning
C) Firearms
D) Hangings
C
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Which of the following is an appropriate exercise recommendation for an older person in good health?
a. Add weight lifting of no more than 15 pounds to daily exercise. b. Bicycle in a safe location for 1 hour three times per week. c. Use a treadmill at a moderate pace in the home for 20 to 30 minutes daily. d. Walk or swim for 30 minutes at least three to five times per week.
Which nursing intervention takes highest priority for the nurse caring for an unconscious patient?
A) Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter B) Maintaining a patent airway C) Putting a nasogastric (NG) tube in place D) Administering an enema daily
A female patient who has been prescribed diazepam (Valium) for anxiety tells the nurse that she and her husband are planning to have a child. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Before becoming pregnant your dosage of diazepam will need to be decreased." b. "You should always discuss any changes in your medications and lifestyle with your prescriber." c. "Consult with your prescriber because taking diazepam while pregnant has been associated with birth defects." d. "Diazepam may cause withdrawal effects when taken during pregnancy."
Combining alternative and mainstream health practices is
A) analogous health care. B) integrative health care. C) consolidated health care. D) elective health care.