A nurse would use a genogram when assessing for which type of family risk?
a. Biological
b. Economic
c. Lifestyle
d. Social
A
The genogram is an effective technique for assessing biological family risks.
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She is not sure that she has enough money to buy both food for the rest of the month and the antibiotic that is needed for the child's ear infection. Which intervention by the nurse would be most beneficial for the child and this family? 1. Talking with the mother about keeping the child's ear clean by using a Q-tip 2. Putting the mother in contact with a local agency that provides food on a regular basis to needy families and helps them access other resources in the community 3. Providing the mother with samples of food and food stamps for the child 4. Giving the mother free samples of an antibiotic.
After a renal biopsy, what symptom indicates a significant complication of this procedure?
A) Increasing hematuria B) Increased urine volume C) Heart rate 60 to 100 D) Mean arterial pressure 85
The home health nurse caring for a patient who has dysarthria related to radiation therapy for an oral cancer would recommend that the family provide:
a. a tablet and pencil as a communication aid. b. a TV for diversion. c. a bell to summon help. d. a walkie-talkie.
Which nursing advocate worked to encourage respect for cultural diversity and was America's first African American professional nurse?
a. Lavinia Dock c. Adelaide Nutting b. Mary Mahoney d. Linda Richards