Counting the number of persons who are homeless at a particular point in time is called:
1. Census
2. Point prevalence
3. Community assessment
4. Local survey
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Point prevalence has been the traditional method used to estimate the number of homeless per-sons in the United States.
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a. Take a long-lasting analgesic before bed b. Take antacids before bed to relieve acid reflux c. Raise the head of the bed so that the upper body is elevated d. Tell him to lie only on his side
The primiparous client at 39 weeks' gestation calls the clinic and reports increased bladder pressure but easier breathing and irregular, mild contractions. She also states that she just cleaned the entire house
Which statement should the nurse make? 1. "You shouldn't work so much at this point in pregnancy." 2. "What you are describing is not commonly experienced in the last weeks." 3. "Your body may be telling you it is going into labor soon." 4. "If the bladder pressure continues, come in to the clinic tomorrow."
A nurse assessing a fetal heart monitor notes minimal baseline variability not associated with a fetal sleep cycle. There is no change after fetal scalp stimulation. What action by the nurse is most important?
A. Administer a bolus of IV fluids. B. Administer oxygen at 8-10 L/min per mask. C. Offer support to the patient and her partner. D. Prepare to assist with internal fetal monitoring.
When a disease infects a host a portal of entry is needed for an organism to gain access. What has been identified as the portal of entry for TB?
A) Neurological system B) Urinary system C) Respiratory system D) Gastrointestinal system