Which action is the most appropriate for the public health nurse to take when working with uninsured individuals?
a. Providing direct care for this population in times of acute illness
b. Advocating for federal policy changes for this population
c. Assisting this population to access necessary health care services
d. Encouraging lifestyle changes for this population
C
Public health nurses serve vulnerable populations by acting as a bridge between these populations and the resource needs for this at-risk group by approaching health care providers on behalf of individuals seeking medical/health services and keeping the needs of this population on the political agenda.
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1. Hospital focused 2. Primary care focused 3. Specialty care focused 4. Home care focused
A male patient's symptomatic HIV has progressed to AIDS, and the patient is now unable to independently perform most of his activities of daily living. To prevent skin breakdown, what action should the nurse take?
A) Massage the patient's dependent regions on a daily basis. B) Cleanse the patient's perianal skin with a mild disinfectant. C) Arrange for a pressure-reducing mattress. D) Ensure that only water is used during washes and skin care.
A client at 37 weeks' gestation has a mildly elevated blood pressure. Her antenatal testing demonstrates a fetal heart rate baseline of 150 with three contractions in 10 minutes, no decelerations, and accelerations four times in 1 hour
This test would be considered a: 1. Positive nonstress test. 2. Negative contraction stress test. 3. Positive contraction stress test. 4. Negative nonstress test.
The nurse should refer which of the following clients to a health care provider?
a. one with a productive cough for two days b. one with a cough for eight days c. one with a fever of 38.5 degrees C d. one with a persistent headache