A nurse is working with a 17-year-old pregnant cocaine addict who is homeless. Which of the following best describes this client?
a. At risk
b. A special population
c. A Healthy People 2020 target group
d. A vulnerable individual
ANS: D
Vulnerable individuals often have multiple risk factors. Vulnerable populations of concern to nurses are persons who are poor or homeless, have special needs, pregnant teens, migrant workers and immigrants, individuals with mental health problems, people who abuse addictive substanc-es, persons who have been incarcerated, people with communicable diseases and those who are at risk, and persons who are HIV positive or have hepatitis B virus or STDs. Risk is an epidemio-logical term meaning that some people have a higher probability of illness than others.
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1. The patient reports she had this condition after her last pregnancy. 2. The patient develops pain and swelling in her left lower leg. 3. The patient appears anxious, and describes pressure in her chest. 4. The patient becomes upset that she cannot go home yet.
Which is one step a community health nurse can take to stay informed on current issues?
A) Identify government representatives about issues. B) Provide nursing expertise as policies are being designed. C) Be an advocate by speaking out for those who cannot speak for themselves. D) Read the local newspaper with attention to local community issues.
Ordered: Heparin 1,000 units IV q12h. On hand: Heparin 5,000 units/mL.The amount to administer is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).