Which of the following is characteristic of the health risk appraisal?
A) Formal interview used to determine the population's general health status
B) Used widely in worksites, government agencies, and universities
C) Has been unsuccessful in improving health behaviors
D) All of these are characteristic of the health risk appraisal.
Answer: B) Used widely in worksites, government agencies, and universities
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a. Impaired gas exchange b. Excess Fluid Volume c. Ineffective Tissue Perfusion d. Deficient Knowledge
Which of the following client comments would indicate a need for further teaching about oral anticoagulant therapy?
a. "I only take 81 mg of aspirin a day." b. "I should take my pills before meals." c. "I shouldn't take vitamin C supplements." d. "I stopped taking my feverfew."
Which disease is an example of a rickettsial infection?
a. Cholera b. Candida c. Sleeping sickness d. Rocky Mountain spotted fever
During a nurse-client interaction, the nurse will identify cognitive errors when he or she hears which of these statements? (You may select more than one answer.)
1. "I think I will do well on the next exam, because I have studied." 2. "I failed the last exam; I know I will fail the next one." 3. "Whenever I burn the toast in the morning, I know the whole day will be a mess." 4. "I never do anything right." 5. "My parents had a lot of problems, but I have learned from their mistakes."