MC The major emphasis in primary prevention that relates to the health of the poor and homeless in a community is to
A. Have appropriate support services in place to address the health needs of these aggregates.
B. Ensure health services in the schools to keep children healthy.
C. Mitigate or prevent the factors that cause homelessness and poverty.
D. Ensure sufficient employment opportunities are available for all adults.
C. Mitigate or prevent the factors that cause homelessness and poverty.
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To reduce the risk of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in this patient, what is (are) the priority nursing action(s)? a. Ensure adequate periods of rest between nursing interventions. b. Insert an oral airway and monitor respiratory rate and depth. c. Maintain neutral head alignment and avoid extreme hip flexion. d. Reduce ambient room temperature and administer antipyretics.
The nurse realizes that religion affected the development of nursing which began:
a. in India around 800-600 BC. c. during the Middle Ages. b. during the Roman Empire. d. at the time of the Renaissance.
Furosemide (Lasix) is prescribed for a patient who is about to be discharged, and the nurse provides instructions to the patient about the medication. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
a. "Take this medication in the evening." b. "Avoid foods high in potassium, such as bananas, oranges, fresh vegetables, and dates." c. "If you experience weight gain, such as 5 pounds or more per week, be sure to tell your physician during your next routine visit." d. "Be sure to change positions slowly and rise slowly after sitting or lying so as to prevent dizziness and possible fainting because of blood pressure changes."
A nurse is providing patient education for a patient just starting therapy with an antipsychotic agent
The nurse teaches the patient about the extrapyramidal effects of antipsychotic drugs, and provides information about symptoms that may develop early in therapy. The patient demonstrates understanding when he identifies which of the following as early extrapyramidal symptoms? a. Mild spasms of the muscles of the tongue, face, neck, or back b. Pacing and squirming c. Involuntary upward deviation of the eyes d. Cramping that causes joint dislocation