The purpose of the World Health Organization is:
1. To coordinate surveillance at the global level
2. To prevent outbreaks of disease
3. To prevent the transmittal of communicable disease among nations of the world
4. To provide humanitarian support in times of disaster
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The World Health Organization, comprised of 192 member countries, is uniquely positioned to coordinate surveillance and response at the global level.
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A) Quantitative research B) Qualitative research C) Pilot study D) Mixed method research
A client with congestive heart failure (CHF) is having difficulty breathing. Before leaving the room the nurse ensures the client has an over-bed table to lean on when awake if needed to ease breathing
Which technique did the nurse use to make this decision? A) Delegating a task B) Priority-setting C) Conflict resolution D) Critical thinking
Which of the following statements on global trends linked with nursing practice is inaccurate?
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a. first-degree c. third-degree b. second-degree d. fourth-degree