According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, the nurse's primary focus in caring for a homeless family is:
a. Food and shelter
b. Access to healthcare
c. Strengthening family relationships
d. Decreasing social isolation
ANS: A
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They state they need to have dental work done despite continuing the same hygiene habits they have employed for years. They inquire about the underlying cause for these changes. Based on this data, which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? A) "It is common for dental health to decline with aging." B) "Aging increases saliva production, which increase exposure of the tooth's enamel to corrosive agents." C) "A decrease in bone density is associated with aging, which can result in tooth decay and breakage." D) "Metabolic changes in aging contribute to dental destruction."
Which is the nurse's best means of determining whether a patient is immunized against a certain disease?
a. Ask the patient for records. b. Look for vaccination scars. c. Call the health department. d. Obtain a blood titer.
Pressure ulcers are caused by
A. rough handling during transfers. B. anything that interferes with circulation. C. scrubbing with a washcloth during bathing. D. using too much soap on the skin.