When the Healthy Communities and Cities concept was brought to the United States
a. The cities chosen for the initial work were Los Angeles and New York City.
b. Canada adopted the program at the same time for continuity across borders.
c. The same strict guidelines that were implemented in Europe were used.
d. Smaller communities and localities were targeted instead of large cities.
ANS: D
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The nurse is assessing a patient who is unable to supply a self-report of pain. What should the nurse do to assess the patient's pain?
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What is the best indicator that the client is experiencing menopause?
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Home health care is experiencing a rise in popularity because:
A) home visits have better health outcomes for low-risk newborns and their mothers. B) home visits help contain costs and ensure prenatal care for women who have inadequate access to health centers. C) home visits lower the number of preterm births across all risk levels. D) patients demanded it.