Annie Potter is a nurse at a public clinic that provides prenatal care. On a recent Thursday, Annie cared for Rita, a 16-year-old who is approximately 8 weeks pregnant. When counseling Rita,
Annie knows it is important to obtain information on a number of physical, psychological, and social aspects of Rita's health to decrease the possibly of her having a low-birth-weight baby. Important information to be elicited should include all of the following except:
1. Does Rita smoke?
2. Does Rita drink alcohol or use illicit drugs?
3. Has Rita ever been convicted of a crime?
4. Is Rita married?
5. What is Rita's socioeconomic status?
ANS: 3
You might also like to view...
Alpha1-Antitrypsin deficiency screening is indicated for a patient who
A) develops COPD before age 45. B) has a PO2 of less than 60 mm Hg. C) has a FEV1 of less than 40% predicted. D) All of the above are correct.
Which of the following is a correct use of abbreviations and symbols with client documentation?
a. 12.0 mg morphine sulfate b. 100.0 U heparin subcutaneous c. 0.5 mg atropine d. 15.0 U regular insulin with breakfast
A 42-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with fever, chills, vomiting, and severe dysuria. She is diagnosed with acute pyelonephritis. How should this patient be managed?
a. 3-day course of oral antibiotics c. Encourage cranberry juice intake b. Hospitalization d. 6-week course of antibiotics
The nurse tried to keep the community informed of the progress of the new health programs at all the community meetings the nurse attended. What might be the reason for the nurse's ongoing communication?
A. To avoid community dissatisfaction when expectations are not met. B. To be sure when unexpected happenings occur that no one blames the nurse. C. Because keeping the community informed is an aspect of the nurse's responsibilities. D. It is legally required that community/public health nurses keep their communities informed of health programs.