The nurse has been asked to give a workshop on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for a local community group
When talking about what can be done for patients with COPD, the nurse encourages a COPD patient not to smoke because smoking has what effect?
A) Increases the amount of mucus production
B) Deoxygenates the hemoglobin
C) Shrinks the alveoli in the lungs
D) Collapses the alveoli in the lungs
A
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A nurse is providing community education on the seven warning signs of cancer. Which signs are included? (Select all that apply.)
a. A sore that does not heal b. Changes in menstrual patterns c. Indigestion or trouble swallowing d. Near-daily abdominal pain e. Obvious change in a mole
When obtaining a specimen for culture from a wound, the nurse should obtain the sample from the:
a. edges of the wound. c. deepest section of the wound. b. area showing clean granulation. d. area with significant drainage.
When working with the older adult population in the community, which of the following would be most important for the community health nurse to do?
A) Develop case management programs to channel clients to appropriate services B) Place the older adult in skilled nursing facilities for the best care available C) Raise funds to support the needs of the older adults in the community D) Emphasize tertiary prevention at this stage in the lives of the older adult
A mother is concerned because her 22-month-old has been skipping meals lately. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to the mother?
a. Put the child in time out whenever he skips a meal. b. Offer him foods he likes such as cookies and chips. c. Limit the childs consumption of juices and cookies. d. Talk to the child about how important it is to eat three meals a day.