Which of the following statements would best describe the difference between public health nursing and community health nursing?
A) Public health nursing is focused on the private aspects of health, and community health nursing is focused on the public aspects of health.
B) In our textbook, the term community health practice refers to a focus on specific, designated communities and is a part of the larger public health effort.
C) Public health nursing and community health nursing relate to the very same types of services and perspectives.
D) Both public health nursing and community health nursing are practiced exclusively within institutions.
Ans: B
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A client being prepared to have a bone marrow transplant expresses concern the procedure will be painful. The nurse explains:
A) "A local anesthetic is given and so you won't feel any pain." B) "The procedure is very quick and not very painful." C) "You will be given some analgesic since it can be painful." D) "It should not be any more painful than having an injection."
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The nurse is caring for a patient in the operating suite. The nurse assists in positioning the patient to (Select all that apply.)
a. Gain access to the operative site. b. Sustain adequate circulatory and respiratory function. c. Ensure patient safety and skin integrity. d. Support the use of equipment. e. Maintain neuromuscular structures. f. Provide warmth and comfort.