A community health nurse investigates an outbreak of pinworm at a local day care center. What suggestions would the nurse give to the day care workers?
a. Close the day care until all surfaces are cleaned.
b. No action is necessary because it is easily treated with oral vermicides.
c. Using good hand washing is important to prevent the transmission.
d. Every child in the day care should be treated because they all are probably infected.
ANS: C
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In her preparation for clinical, she learned that Muslims differ in their adherence to tradition, but that modesty is the "overarching Islamic ethic" pertaining to interaction between the sexes (Rabin, 2010). The student nurse states which of the following to the patient? a. "I'm going to request that you only have female physicians see you. Does having male nurses bother you as well?" b. "I know that it's hard to get used to, but you just have to get used to it. That's how it is in America." c. "It must be difficult for people like you to adjust to our ways, but there are limitations for all of us." d. "I know that for many of our Muslim patients modesty is very important. Is there some way I can make you more comfortable?'
When the client states that he is no good, not worth bothering with, the caregiver's most therapeutic response is to
1. agree with him. 2. tell him not to be silly. 3. ask why he is saying this. 4. explore the meaning of his statements.
Problem identification in the research process would be equivalent to which step in the nursing process?
a. Assessment b. Goal identification c. Nursing diagnosis d. Planned interventions
An older client expresses concern about developing new "age spots." Which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide to the client?
a. "Limit the time you spend in the sun." b. "Monitor for signs of infection." c. "Monitor spots for color change." d. "Use skin creams to prevent drying."