Action taken to protect the health, safety, and welfare of citizens, such as requiring immuni-zations of children before admission to school, is called what kind of power?
1. Executive
2. Legislative
3. Judicial
4. Police
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This is state power concerning health care. This power allows states to act to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their citizens.
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A) continue using two forms of birth control. B) stop using birth control. C) discontinue birth control, but avoid breast-feeding. D) continue using birth control for at least 6 more months.
Which older patient is at greatest risk for vitamin D deficiency?
1. The patient with macrocytic anemia 2. The patient who does not drink milk 3. The patient who works outdoors daily and does not wear sunscreen 4. The patient who is taking isoniazid (INH) after a positive tuberculin skin test
A 28-year-old patient is recovering from a femur repair after a traumatic car accident. The following day, lab results indicate that the hemoglobin is dangerously low and the patient needs to receive blood
The patient has identified themself as a Jehovah's Witness and has refused to receive the blood. Which action should the nurse take? a. Notify the physician of the patient's deci-sion. b. Administer the blood anyway. c. Try to convince the patient to receive the blood. d. Call the patient's family members and alert them to the situation.
Which statement about the rehabilitation team is correct?
a. The team usually meets without the person and family. b. The team meets occasionally to discuss the person's progress. c. Nursing assistants are not considered to be a part of the rehabilitation team. d. The person is part of the rehabilitation team.