Indiana and California have the longest history of the Health Communities and Cities in the United States. Six cities with diverse populations were initially involved in the project. Some of the actions taken were:
1. Addressing problems of children, teen parents, and the homeless
2. Providing fire and police protection
3. Creating no-fly zones over their areas
4. Eliminating crime and violence from their communities.
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Activities focused on the problems of diverse populations including problems of children, teen parents, the homeless, access to health care, crime and violence, and older adults.
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The female client has experienced recurrent candidiasis with intense vaginal itching and excoriation. After treatment the client is reexamined, and the nurse practitioner finds presence of a white, cheesy discharge. What recommendation is necessary?
1. Referral to a surgeon for excision of infected tissue 2. Examination and treatment of sexual partner 3. Treatment with a stronger oral antibiotic 4. Routine douches with a topical antibiotic solution
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1. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) 2. Alzheimer's 3. Multiple sclerosis (MS) 4. Huntington's chorea
Which of the following activities most clearly indicates that a nurse is engaging in self-improving practice?
A) The nurse reflects on practice in an effort to identify potential mistakes. B) The nurse seeks input from more experienced colleagues. C) The nurse attempts to get to know patients on a personal level. D) The nurse has participated in a research study being conducted on the hospital unit.