You are a community health nurse assessing the neighborhood in which your clients live. When observing the physical environment, you note that most of the homes in the neighborhood are well kept and the children
playing in the yards are wearing clean clothing. The children appear well nourished. You place the neighborhood on the list as a low priority for a neighborhood well-child clinic. Your assessment is based on
A) subjective data.
B) objective data.
C) cognitive analysis.
D) valid data.
A
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A child diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma has undergone abdominal surgery to remove the tumor. He is now receiving chemotherapy. Which nursing diagnosis would be most important?
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A mother has brought her 8-month-old daughter to the healthcare clinic for a well-child appointment and any needed immunizations
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When health care facilities strive to improve client satisfaction, what should be the area of primary focus?
a. Holistic client care b. Caring nursing staff c. Expert care providers d. State-of-the-art technology