The majority of interventions done by the home care nurse are
A) health protection.
B) primary prevention.
C) secondary prevention.
D) tertiary prevention.
D
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The mother of a 1-month-old infant calls the nurse who works in the health clinic. The mother is concerned because the infant has had vomiting and diarrhea for 1 days
The nurse knows that this infant is at risk for metabolic acidosis. Which is the priority nursing action? A) Instruct the mother to provide the infant with 50 mL of glucose water. B) Instruct the mother to measure the infant's urine output for 24 hours. C) Instruct the mother to give the infant at least 2 ounces of juice every 2 hours. D) Instruct the mother to bring the infant to the clinic for evaluation.
A couple would like their 5-year-old to attend the birth. Which statement by the nurse would assist in the plan of care for the 5-year-old?
1. "You should let your child stay home, because you will be focusing on the birth." 2. "Children under 12 are not allowed to be present at the birth." 3. "You should bring someone who can tend solely to any specific needs of your child." 4. "Bring some toys to keep your child occupied."
In the event of a lawsuit, nurses are measured against
a. what the patient thinks should have happened b. the physician's orders c. the standard of care d. the curriculum content of the school from which the nurse was graduated