A nurse is delivering a workshop regarding health promotion to a group of elderly clients. In describing Healthy People 2010, which of the goals will the nurse emphasize for this group?
A)
Eliminating health disparities
B)
Developing partnerships between individual and community health
C)
Increasing quality and years of life
D)
Believing that individual health is closely related to community health
C
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The false statement about older adults is
1. there are more than 60 causes associated with dementia. 2. dementia may be reversible if the cause is discovered and treated early. 3. with normal aging, delirium and lapses of memory commonly occur. 4. Alzheimer's disease may be reversible if the cause is discovered and treated early.
A patient reports taking St. John's wort to treat symptoms of depression and asks the nurse how to use this product safely and effectively. Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. "Apply sunscreen while taking St. John's wort." b. "It is safe to take St. John's wort with prescription antidepressants." c. "St. John's wort does not affect nutrition." d. "You should take St. John's wort as needed when symptoms occur."
A nurse is caring for a military veteran with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). When planning care, which realistic goals should be included in this client's plan of care? Select all that apply
A) The client will not have flashbacks. B) The client will participate in a support group for veterans. C) The client will not need hypnotics to obtain adequate sleep. D) The client will refrain from discussing the traumatic event. E) The client will verbalize the ability to feel a wider range of emotions.
Parish nurses engage in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention activities in their congregations. Using your knowledge of levels of prevention, screening for hypertension is an example of what prevention level?
A) Primary B) Secondary C) Primary and secondary D) Tertiary