The school nurse has identified child obesity as a problem in her community. Her observations have been confirmed through existing data and community stakeholders. She decides to implement a weight loss program at her school. This would be an example of w
A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Health protection
B
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In teaching a client receiving doxycycline for the treatment of chlamydial infection, the nurse should include
a. avoidance of alcoholic beverages while taking doxycycline. b. increasing fluid intake while taking doxycycline. c. protecting the medication from sunlight. d. using a condom as a birth control method.
The nurse is teaching a group of clients about to undergo radiation treatment for pancreatic cancer. Which of the following is important for the nurse to explain to the group?
a. The client should scrub the affected skin daily with mild soap and rinse well. b. The client should not wash off the ink markings on the skin outlining the radiation field areas. c. It is alright to apply lotion, powders and perfumes to the affected skin. d. The client can use deodorants in the treatment area.
A nurse researcher is conducting a study that consists of subjects who are randomly placed in two groups. Individuals in Group I receive a new experimental treatment. Individuals in Group II receive the traditional treatment
The nurse is most likely conducting which type of study? a. Cohort study c. Outcome research b. Case-control study d. Randomized clinical trial
When teaching a woman about use of the diaphragm, it is important to instruct her that the diaphragm should be rechecked for correct size:
A. Every five years routinely. B. When weight gain or loss beyond five pounds has occurred. C. After each pregnancy. D. Only after significant weight loss.