A nursing instructor describes one approach to conducting an assessment as a collection of data about the populations living within the community; an assessment of the assets within the community, such as the local health department capacity
and the identification of problems and issues in the community, such as unmet needs and health disparities, and opportunities for action. The instructor explains that this type of approach is called a:
A. Rapid needs assessment
B. Comprehensive community assessment
C. Population-focused assessment
D. Health impact assessment
ANS: B
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a. Ineffective health maintenance, related to lack of knowledge of nutritional requirements during radiation therapy b. Risk for infection, related to poor nutrition c. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements, related to anorexia d. Ineffective therapeutic regimen management, related to refusal to eat
The nurse is concerned when a patient admitted with a diagnosis of pneumonia suddenly develops a urinary tract infection (UTI). What type of infection is this UTI considered?
a. Viral infection b. Bacterial infection c. Health care-associated infection d. Spore infection
Which of the following sources of client data is usually the primary and best source?
1. laboratory studies 2. significant others 3. client 4. client's record
Which of the following are signs and symptoms of poor nutritional status?
A) Flaky facial skin, facial edema, pale skin color B) Tongue is a deep red in color with surface papillae present. C) Firm, pink nailbeds D) Firm hair that is resistant to plucking