The nurse who volunteers at a community center for older people refers which people to the Supplemental Security Income office? (Select all that apply.)
a. Disabled persons
b. Those who are visually impaired
c. Deaf persons
d. Those with minimal income
e. Those who are cognitively impaired
A, B, D
Individuals who are eligible for SSI include those who are very old, disabled, visually impaired, and have minimal income or assets. Being deaf or cognitively impaired are not criteria.
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a. To improve the functioning of public agencies by peer evaluation b. To provide intensive planning for all professionals involved in public health c. An evaluation process involving both community and public organizations d. A self-evaluation by all the groups involved in public health planning
The parents of a child with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) state that their child seems to have significant pain. In addition to systemic pharmacologic management, the nurse includes which teaching?
a. Patterning b. Positions to reduce spasticity c. Stretching exercises after meals d. Topical analgesics for muscle spasms
A patient recovering from a stroke is reporting vision changes. The nurse realizes that these changes are occurring because:
1. the stroke occurred in the optic region of the patient's brain. 2. the brain interprets information received through the eyes. 3. the patient is experiencing another stroke. 4. the patient is unable to talk because of the stroke.
A PHN is working with uninsured individuals. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
a. Providing direct care for this population in times of acute illness b. Advocating for federal policy changes for this population c. Assisting this population to access neces-sary health care services d. Encouraging lifestyle changes for this population