Violence is a major contributor to deaths and disabilities in adolescents
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A man is at the clinic for a physical examination. He states that he is "very anxious" about the physical examination. What steps can the nurse take to make him more comfortable?
a. Appear unhurried and confident when examining him. b. Stay in the room when he undresses in case he needs assistance. c. Ask him to change into an examining gown and to take off his undergarments. d. Defer measuring vital signs until the end of the examination, which allows him time to become comfortable.
A nurse working at an infertility clinic is working with an infertile patient who suffers from endometriosis and is considering therapy with either surgery or medications
To assist the patient in making an informed decision, the nurse should provide what education that is most pertinent? a. Surgery is unlikely to improve her chances of conception. b. Only medications can enhance fertility. c. Surgery reduces symptoms and can enhance fertility. d. Medical therapy is less costly.
The nurse talking with a client with open-angle glaucoma would instruct the client to make a behavior change based on the statement
a. "I take an aspirin a day to prevent any problems with clotting." b. "I usually drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water a day." c. "Now that the allergy season is here, I take antihistamines on a regular basis." d. "I like to eat hot, spicy foods."
The levels of prevention are often addressed in nursing centers. If a community conducts blood lead screenings on a regular basis for children under 6 years old, this would be considered
1. Tertiary prevention 2. Primary prevention 3. Secondary prevention 4. Health education