After formulating the nursing diagnoses for a new patient, what is a nurse's next action?
a. Designing interventions to include in the plan of care
b. Determining the goals and outcome criteria
c. Implementing the nursing plan of care
d. Completing the spiritual assessment
ANS: B
The third step of the nursing process is planning and outcome identification. Outcomes cannot be determined until the nursing assessment is complete and nursing diagnoses have been formulated.
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What client education should the nurse provide to this man? A) "The most important thing is to always make sure that the weights are hanging freely." B) "Together, we'll work on ways to maximize your mobility while you have the device in place." C) "I'll teach you exercises to maintain your strength and circulation while you're restricted to bed." D) "Your fixators will feel intrusive and restrictive at first, but you'll get used to them over the next several months."
Which statement regarding sample size is most accurate?
a. Studies with smaller sample sizes have more accurate results. b. Studies with smaller sample sizes are more likely to be representative of the target population. c. Studies with larger sample sizes have more accurate results. d. Studies with larger sample sizes are more likely to be representative of the target population.
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a. discussing possible sexual dysfunction in an open and candid manner b. encouraging the client to actively participate in the treatment c. reviewing records of the client's blood pressure readings and weight d. insisting on making referrals to a dietitian, a smoking cessation clinic, stress-management seminars, and fitness centers
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a major public health problem. Which of the following activities could a community health nurse do to prevent sexually transmitted dis-ease?
1. Set up immunization clinics to prevent STDs 2. Educate people with HIV about the mode of transmission 3. Explain to women that HIV is transmitted to women usually by IV drug abuse 4. Promote responsible sexual behaviors and strengthen community capacity