The nurse is obtaining a medication history from a patient. Which statement by the patient requires an immediate intervention by the nurse?
a. "I am participating in a drug trial for another 2 months."
b. "I take warfarin 2mg and Coumadin 10mg every day."
c. "I do not know all the names of my medications."
d. "I use pain medications that do not require a prescription."
Answer: b. "I take warfarin 2mg and Coumadin 10mg every day."
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a. level of disability. b. body part involved. c. degree of disability. d. developmental potential.
The community health nurse is adapting a program for vulnerable and marginalized populations. Which overarching goal for Healthy People 2020 directly applies to the issue of health disparity?
A) Eliminate preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death. B) Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all. C) Promote healthy development and healthy behaviors across every stage of life. D) Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups.
The nurse manager is aware that decreased productivity is a side effect of:
a. Withdrawal b. An appraisal report c. Personnel problems d. Conflict with physicians
Why does the process of developing public health policy seem familiar to most nurses?
1. It is very similar to the nursing process. 2. It is taught in all nursing schools. 3. It is emphasized on NCLEX-RN. 4. It reflects common sense.