You are the community health nurse in a new neighborhood. You introduce yourself to the local minister, and attend various neighborhood meetings
You learn about the ethics, values, and culture of the neighborhood. The community is vocal about the need for public safety and the care of the homeless, especially in the winter. It is important to consider all of the influences in the neighborhood affecting their health and well-being because
A) the information can be used to obtain funds to create shelters for the homeless.
B) a neighborhood watch may be created with police support.
C) the information will help to effectively assess the community.
D) it will assist the nurse create a controlled clinical environment.
C
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The nurse asks the mother: 1. "Have you introduced any new foods into the diet within the last 24 hours?" 2. "Have you changed soaps or detergents recently?" 3. "Has there been any drainage from the area?" 4. "Does the child drool excessively when sleeping?"
A pregnant woman lifts weights regularly with a partner. What modification to this activity should the nurse suggest?
A. Adjust the weight bench so that it is tilted, not flat. B. Do fewer repetitions by using heavier weights. C. Do not hold your breath for more than 30 seconds. D. Use free weights instead of resistance bands.
A nurse is involved in identifying individuals with unrecognized health risk factors or asympto-matic disease. Which of the following public health interventions is being applied?
a. Screening b. Referral and follow-up c. Surveillance d. Health teaching
The nurse is assessing the patient's scrotum. Which are normal assessment findings? Select all that apply
1) Darker skin color than rest of the body 2) Swelling 3) Left testicle slightly lower than right testicle 4) Erythema 5) Hydrocele