Which of the following may prevent illness?
1. Adequate sleep
2. Early diagnosis
3. Stress management
4. Adequate nutrition
ANS: 1, 3, 4
Rationale:
Adequate sleep, nutrition, and stress management help to prevent illness. Early diagnosis of illness is important too, but it does not prevent illness.
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A) "Continue the prescribed dose. It may take several days to work." B) "I'll ask the nurse practitioner if the dosage can be increased." C) "I'll ask the nurse practitioner if the haloperidol can be discontinued and another drug started." D) "I'll report this to the nurse practitioner and see if he will add another drug to enhance the effects of the haloperidol."
The informatics nurse is heading a committee to enhance the sharing of knowledge within a large healthcare organization. Which characteristics should the committee members possess? Select all that apply.
A) Understand the science B) Understand the research evidence C) Able to assist others with comprehension D) Possess an upper level educational degree E) Able to present information for interpretation
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A) Nuclear family B) Extended family C) Blended family D) Adoptive family
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