The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) definition of disability is referred to as a:
a. medical model.
b. biopsychosocial model.
c. social model.
d. none of the above.
b
The ICF definition of disability, referred to as the
biopsychosocial model, evolves from the medical and social
models and incorporates the idea that anyone might become
disabled.
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A yellow crust has formed over the circumcision site. The mother calls the hotline at the local hospital 5 days after her son was circumcised. She is very concerned. On which ra-tionale should the nurse base her reply?
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A nurse is creating a hypertension screening program. Which of the following methods would be the best way to design a successful program?
a. Work with stakeholders to conduct a community assessment. b. Purchase state-of-the-art sphygmomanometers to measure blood pressures. c. Use the program developed at a previous place of employment. d. Contact a local church to see if the program can be implemented there.