MC The best definition of health literacy is the ability to
A. Read, write, and interpret the health information.
B. Understand and act on health instructions.
C. Use the information and services to enhance health.
D. Read and explain the health information. .
C. Use the information and services to enhance health.
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An older adult is in the hospital because of heart failure and becomes incontinent of urine. Which evidence-based resource should the nurse use to guide continence care for this patient?
a. Nursing Standard Practice Protocol b. The Borun Center training modules c. Toolkit from the American Geriatrics Society d. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
After arterial puncture, the nurse should do which of the following?
a. apply heat to the puncture site b. observe for fresh rash and dyspnea c. apply pressure for at least 5 minutes d. encourage immediate range of motion
A patient prescribed raltegravir (Isentress) reports all of the following problems or changes since starting this drug. Which problem or change does the nurse report to the prescriber?
a. Abdominal cramps and bloating b. Muscle aches and weakness c. Urinating more at night d. Loss of taste for sweets
A new mother asks the nurse, "What are those small white spots on my baby's nose?" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "Those are small glands that look like whiteheads but will disappear soon." B) "The white spots are lesions containing pus and indicate a skin infection." C) "Newborns retain sweat, which causes the white bumps on the skin." D) "Often newborns have a rash, which fades in a few days."