The public health nurse focuses on
1. Home visiting
2. Direct care
3. Health
4. Illness prevention
ANS: 3
As defined by the American Public Health Association Public Health Nursing Section, the public health nurse focuses on health.
You might also like to view...
The nurse reminds users of herbal remedies that the manufacturers of these products:
a. must do extensive field testing on the products. b. must show dosage equivalents. c. must adhere to standards of strength. d. do not have to demonstrate their safety.
A nurse is caring for a client who is having occasional difficulty breathing. Which of the following bed accessories should the nurse use to provide a comfortable position to the client?
A) Chair B) Pillows C) Side rails D) Headboard
When the emergency department nurse helps a rape-trauma victim prepare for reactions that may be
experienced during the long-term reorganization phase, which reaction can be omitted from the teaching? a. Flashbacks and dreams b. Decreased motor activity c. Development of fears and phobias d. Anxiety and mood swings
Critical thinking is an integral part of nursing care. What does critical thinking do when applied to nursing? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Enhances clinical decision making B) Identifies patient desires C) Plans the best nursing actions to assist the patients in meeting their needs D) Gradually develops independent judgments and decisions E) Helps identify patient needs