A nurse conducting a community assessment in a poor neighborhood is most likely to find
a. Fewer minority groups
b. Increased exposure to environmental hazards
c. More available health care services
d. Lower rates of crime and substance abuse
ANS: B
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Which of the following combinations is significantly associated with the frequency and severity of suicide attempts among adolescents?
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During a routine physical examination, the health care practitioner mentions that an adolescent girl has asymmetrical breasts. The girl is too embarrassed to ask the doctor about this, but she also notices one breast seems bigger than the other
She asks the school nurse: "Why is one of my breasts bigger than the other? What is wrong?" The best response by the nurse is which of the following? a. "You have not achieved full growth. The smaller breast will eventually grow and they will be the same size." b. "Many women have asymmetrical breasts. It is not unusual for one breast to be slightly larger." c. "Don't worry too much about this, as the health care practitioner will surely order a mammogram." d. "This condition will correct itself after you have experienced menarche."
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A) Provide a variety of caregivers for the child. B) Provide a consistent, structured environment with predictable routines. C) Allow the child frequent visits off the unit to provide stimulation. D) Send the child to the "time out" area if the child repeats phrases continually.