When reviewing the trends in communicable diseases for a county, the community health nurse notes that there was an increased incidence of Lyme's disease
The nurse develops a plan for prevention and control integrating the understanding that this disease is most likely transmitted by which mode?
A) Vector
B) Airborne
C) Vehicle-borne
D) Direct
Ans: A
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Which of the following statements about family-focused chronic illness case management is accurate?
1. Family-focused chronic illness case management focuses on the individual family member with the chronic illness. 2. Family-focused chronic illness case management begins with a nurse sharing advice with family members. 3. Family-focused chronic illness case management may lead to delayed or prevented complications. 4. Family-focused chronic illness case management determines certain family members with whom to communicate.
A patient was admitted to the labor area at 5 cm with ruptured membranes about 14 hours ago. The assessment data that would be most beneficial is:
1. Blood pressure. 2. Temperature. 3. Pulse. 4. Respiration.
The nurse is preparing to care for a newborn infant following creation of a colostomy for the treatment of imperforate anus. In the immediate postoperative period, the nurse plans to inspect the stoma, knowing that it is expected to be:
1. Bleeding 2. Gray in color 3. Dark blue in color 4. Red and edematous
To be an effective patient advocate the nurse must:
a. be assertive b. be able to work with unfamiliar agencies c. recognize the client's values are important d. ensure clients have adequate information e. all of the above