Environmental health comprises those aspects of human health affecting quality of life that are determined by biological, chemical, and social and psychological problems in the envi-ronment
Why is it important for nurses to understand the premises of environmental health? 1. Nurses should be able to assess, eliminate/reduce, educate, and advocate for poli-cies that support health environments.
2. Toxicologists often consult nurses about environmental pollutants.
3. Pollutants such as lead are among the top 20 reported by nurses to the Environ-mental Protection Agency.
4. Many Americans live in areas that do not meet current national ambient air quality standards.
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Potential risks to health are concerns for professional nurses.
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When performing a peripheral vascular assessment on a patient, the nurse is unable to palpate the ulnar pulses. The patient's skin is warm and capillary refill time is normal. Next, the nurse should:
a. Check for the presence of claudication. b. Refer the individual for further evaluation. c. Consider this finding as normal, and proceed with the peripheral vascular evaluation. d. Ask the patient if he or she has experienced any unusual cramping or tingling in the arm.
The nurse should instruct the patient who is started on verapamil (Calan) for his elevated blood pressure to monitor his:
1. urine output. 2. pulse. 3. stool for blood. 4. edema.
A nurse is assessing the skin of an older patient with dry skin and notices several areas of scratches and abrasion. Interventions should be implemented to meet what goal?
A) investigate the possibility of elder abuse B) decrease the risk of infection C) promote safety during daily hygiene D) increase the patient's self-esteem
A patient with borderline personality disorder tells the nurse, "When I met my boyfriend he was simply perfect. Now he is the worst person in the world. I tell him to leave and then I feel so empty and awful that I have to cut myself."
The description of the boyfriend is strongly influenced by the patient's inclination to: a. use splitting. b. be attention-seeking. c. display antisocial tendencies. d. suffer from a formal thought disorder.