Which of the following would a community health nurse use to define vulnerable populations?
A) Those persons with higher mortality rates
B) Individuals with lower life expectancy
C) Those with increased risk for adverse health outcomes
D) Individuals with chronic illness
Ans: C
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a. High-Fowler's b. Supine c. Trendelenburg, on the left side d. Prone, on the right side
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A) Providing crisis intervention after a hurricane B) Leading a self-help group for adults with a history of alcohol abuse C) Screening the residents of a community for depression D) Educating adolescents about substance abuse
A psychiatric–mental health nurse is interpreting an older adult client's assessment data in light of normal age-related changes to the nervous system. These changes include which of the following?
A) An increase in brain plasticity B) A decrease in reaction time C) A decrease in neurons and dendrites D) A decrease in memory