A community health nurse is leading a health promotion workshop during a community health fair. A participant has asked the nurse for advice on the necessity of calcium supplements
The nurse should respond in the knowledge that which of the following demographic groups frequently have low calcium levels? Select all that apply. A) Elementary-aged children
B) Young women
C) Middle-aged men
D) Middle-aged women
E) Older women
B, E
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Experts believe that the diets of most people of all ages, but especially of young women and older adults, are deficient in calcium.
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a. Pour the medication into a small cup and allowing the infant to drink it. b. Place the medication in a nipple and having the infant suck the nipple. c. Use an oral syringe and placing the medication in the side of the infant's mouth. d. Administer the medication with a dropper onto the back of the infant's tongue.
The nurse is conducting a community assessment regarding risk factors that increase an individual's risk of being raped. When educating the community about these risks, which will the nurse include? Select all that apply
A) Previous history of being raped B) Current substance abuse C) Lives with parents D) Attends community college E) Unemployed
The nursing assessment and documentation of data that would assist in a diagnostic distinction between Alzheimer disease and delirium are of particular importance because:
A) Delirium is a treatable and reversible condition. B) The treatment for Alzheimer disease is more aggressive than the treatment for delirium. C) There are more stigmas associated with a diagnosis of Alzheimer disease. D) Different tests to establish a diagnosis are necessary.
Which of the following nursing assessment questions will best determine the nature of an exer-cise-related injury?
1. "Do you experience the pain during or after your workout?" 2. "Tell me what is included in your typical workout routine." 3. "How long does it hurt after you have stopped exercising?" 4. "On a scale of 1 to 10, please rate your postexercise pain for me."