A nurse is teaching a class about public health nursing. A student asks about the daily responsibilities and core functions of a public health nurse (PHN) working within the health department
Which of the following is not one of the core public health functions the nurse would list?
A. Decrease health disparities within the community
B. Assessment of the population
C. Creation of public health policies to enhance community health
D. Ensure that the public health system runs smoothly
ANS: A
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1. infection and bleeding. 2. hypertension and headache. 3. oliguria and urinary retention. 4. dyspnea and wheezing.
When an IV pump alarms because of pressure, what action does the nurse take first?
a. Check for kinking of the catheter. b. Flush the catheter with a thrombolytic enzyme. c. Get a new infusion pump. d. Remove the IV catheter.
A desirable endpoint for oral anticoagulant therapy is a prothrombin time that is what multiple of the control value?
a. 2 c. 1.5 b. 0.5 d. 3
When implementing the best solution to a problem, the nurse must keep in mind that change is often __________, and __________ __________ may arise as the solution is implemented
Fill in the blank with correct word