In order to comply with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' most current healthcare goals as stated in Healthy People 2020, the nurse will:
1. Plan a depression screening for senior citizens who regularly have lunch at the senior center.
2. Attend an educational in-service on the use of a new automated blood pressure monitor.
3. Advocate for psychiatric health care for those with no private insurance coverage.
4. Organize a park ‘cleanup day' to assure that the community's children have a safe place to play.
5. Counsel older clients regarding programs available to assist them to live in their homes independently.
Correct Answer: 1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: The federal government's funded Healthy People 2020 has as one of its primary goals promoting health and quality life across the life span.
Rationale 2: This intervention is not directed towards the federal government's primary health goals as stated in Healthy People 2020.
Rationale 3: The federal government's funded Healthy People 2020 has among its primary goals achieving health equity and eliminating health disparities.
Rationale 4: The federal government's funded Healthy People 2020 has as one of its primary goals creating healthy environments for everyone.
Rationale 5: The federal government's funded Healthy People 2020 has as one of its primary goals increasing quality and years of healthy life.
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