A nurse is providing education to a community support group about ways to decrease stress. Which of the following would be the initial nursing intervention discussed by the nurse?
a. Explain how support groups function
b. Demonstrate deep breathing techniques
c. Practice guided imagery techniques
d. Help people to identify their response to stress
Answer: d. Help people to identify their response to stress
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How did The National Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974 attempt to address the demand for health care services? 1. Increasing funds to improve the health status of the indigent poor. 2. Recognizing that increased hospitals improved the public health status. 3. Increasing funds for more health services to improve public health status. 4. Recognizing the contribution of health practitioners to the public health status.
Episcleritis may indicate:
a. lipid abnormalities. b. an autoimmune disorder. c. an anaphylactoid reaction. d. severe anemia.
Which of the following community health nurse roles is defined as the nurse taking action to achieve a goal on behalf of another?
a. Educator c. Consultant b. Researcher d. Advocate
During the implementation phase of the nursing process, a nurse is teaching an adult depressed patient with a cochlear implant about medications. Which modification in the teaching plan would be the most appropriate for this client?
A. Using repetition B. Speaking directly face-to-face C. Employing the use of sign language D. Providing large-print materials