A nurse is using surveillance to collect outcome data. What information would most likely be collected?
a. Number of clinic services which use evidence-based protocols
b. Proportion of the population vaccinated against influenza
c. Incidence of breast cancer in the population
d. Probability of a bioterrorism attach occurring in the community
C
Outcome data focus on change in health status; incidence rates are one example of this type of information.
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A nurse is caring for four clients. After the hand-off report, which client does the nurse see first?
a. Client with osteoporosis and a white blood cell count of 27,000/mm3 b. Client with osteoporosis and a bone fracture who requests pain medication c. Post-microvascular bone transfer client whose distal leg is cool and pale d. Client with suspected bone tumor who just returned from having a spinal CT
An older adult patient's skin has become progressively drier in recent years, and the patient now describes many of her skin surfaces as being "incredibly itchy, all the time
" The nurse who is contributing to this patient's care should encourage the patient to: A) Use a moderately abrasive material to scratch the affected skin areas. B) Apply an over-the-counter corticosteroid ointment to the affected regions. C) Avoid scratching the affected skin areas because this may exacerbate pruritus. D) Take analgesics to achieve relief from pruritus.
A newborn was measured by the nurse and found to be 20 inches long. The mother asks if her baby's size is normal for a term birth. The nurse Answer:
a. "No, the normal length of a term infant is 13 to 15 inches" b. "Yes, the normal length of a term infant is 19 to 21.5 inches" c. "No, the normal length of a term infant is 12 to 13 inches" d. "Yes, the normal length of a term infant is 20 to 23 inches"
Which outcome is realistic for a client with stage 1 Alzheimer's disease?
1. Appropriate long-term placement will be arranged to maintain caregiver's health and well-being. 2. The client will maintain the highest possible functional level within his or her ca-pacity. 3. All day-to-day decisions will be made by the caregiver to relieve client of stress. 4. The client will remain fully functional physically, since Alzheimer's affects only the brain.