Which type of health promotion programs seeks to raise the level of knowledge and awareness of individuals and groups about health habits?
a. Environmental evaluation and protection
b. Information dissemination
c. Wellness assessment and appraising health risk
d. Lifestyle and behavior changes
B
Disseminating information at the individual, group or community level will help a person recognize a problem and understand options for change.
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a. Facial flushing b. Constipation c. Hypoglycemia d. Gastric upset e. Itching
What is the primary value of evidence-based nursing practice?
a. Implementing the most cost-effective nursing practices when providing patient care b. Incorporating research findings with clinical expertise when individualizing patient care c. Separating nursing research as unique from the research of other disciplines d. Developing new nursing theories to promote the growth of nursing science
The nurse is teaching the family of a confused client about strategies for effective caregiving in the home setting. The nurse would encourage the family to avoid:
1. creating a pleasant, relaxed environment at mealtimes. 2. having the client sit upright during meals. 3. giving the client a multitude of choices. 4. limiting the number of people who visit the client at one time.
In interviewing for a new position, a nurse may want to inquire about the institution's views on autonomy in the workplace for nurses. The nurse concludes that autonomy is valued when told that the unit has
a. infrequent "floating." b. self-scheduling. c. cover of another nurse's assignment while she or he is on break. d. hourly pay differential for the night shift.