What can be said about the state health departments in the United States?
A. Are remarkably consistent in services available to their citizens.
B. Have many different departments, commissions, agencies, and boards.
C. Primarily depend on federal funding and guidance in health concerns.
D. Rarely delegate either authority or funds to local boards of health.
ANS: B
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The nurse is preparing to assess a newborn's neurological status. Which finding would require an immediate intervention?
1. At rest, the infant has partially flexed arms and her legs drawn up to the abdomen. 2. When the corner of the mouth is touched, the infant turns her head that direction. 3. Blinking occurs when the exam light is turned on over the infant's face and body. 4. The right arm is flaccid while the infant brings her left arm and fist upwards to the head.
The nurse is admitting a 55-year-old male patient diagnosed with a retinal detachment in his left eye. While assessing this patient, what characteristic symptom would the nurse expect to find?
A) Flashing lights in the visual field B) Sudden eye pain C) Loss of color vision D) Colored halos around lights
According to the Neuman systems model, the goal of nursing is to
a. Promote the self-care of individuals, families, and communities b. Restore, maintain, or attain behavioral system balance at the highest level possible c. Help people interact with their environments in ways that lead to health d. Keep the client stable through the assessment of stressors and appropriate interventions
The client has a history of postural hypotension. Which activities would the nurse advise this client would be likely to cause postural hypotension? (Select all that apply.)
1. Hot baths 2. Heavy meals 3. Use of a rocking chair 4. Valsalva maneuvers 5. Bending down to the floor