The precautionary principle affirms that, when there is reasonable suspicion of harm of a new product, process, intervention, or technology and scientific uncertainty regarding cause and effect of this harm, people:
a. should rely on the developer to assure product safety.
b. have few legal rights related to preventing harm.
c. have a duty to take action to prevent harm.
d. have to prove cause and effect before taking action.
C
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An important component to emphasize for the nurse developing the teaching portion of a care plan for a patient with COPD includes which of the following?
A) Smoking a half a pack weekly is allowable. B) Chronic inhalation of indoor toxins causes lung damage. C) Minor respiratory infections are not treated. D) ADLs should be completed in the waking hours.
While assessing a patient with mental illness, the nurse realizes that the number of people in need of mental health services is:
a. one in three. b. one in five. c. one in eight. d. one in ten.
Which action is the most appropriate for the public health nurse to take when working with uninsured individuals?
a. Providing direct care for this population in times of acute illness b. Advocating for federal policy changes for this population c. Assisting this population to access necessary health care services d. Encouraging lifestyle changes for this population
The nurse is caring for a client with systolic left-sided heart failure. The nurse knows that 60 to ___% of left-sided heart failure is systolic in nature
Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.