In evaluating a population-based nursing practice, the nurse asks, "Did we offer service regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, health care status, or location?" The nurse asks this question to address which goal?
a. Access c. Cost
b. Quality d. Equity
A
The goal of access would address the question, "Did we offer service regardless of age, gender, race,
ethnicity, health care status, or location?" Questions of quality would relate to changes in health status
as a result of the interventions. Questions related to the goal of equity would focus on the use of
resources to meet needs, and questions related to cost would focus on affordability.
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The nurse discussed strategies with a parent to prevent a recurrence of urinary tract infection in the child. Which statement made by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "My daughter should wash and wipe the perineal area from front to back." b. "I am only going to have my daughter wear cotton underwear." c. "It is acceptable to take frequent bubble baths." d. "She needs to drink lots of fluids and void frequently."
A baby is born with trisomy 18. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. Allow the family members to express their grief and anger. B. Call the hospital chaplain to counsel the parents. C. Make a referral to a home health agency for home visits. D. Prepare the parents for the baby's imminent death.
The nurse is preparing to teach a 43-year-old man who is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about home management of the disease. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Ask the patient's family to participate in the diabetes education program. b. Assess the patient's perception of what it means to have diabetes mellitus. c. Demonstrate how to check glucose using capillary blood glucose monitoring. d. Discuss the need for the patient to actively participate in diabetes management.
Accountability
What will be an ideal response?