Special populations, especially physically compromised persons, often experience poverty. Which of the following is true about this group?
1. They are more likely to have access to needed services.
2. They are at greater risk for more rapid progression of disease processes.
3. Their care is usually better coordinated.
4. They require more nursing in-home care than persons not living in poverty.
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People who are disabled and live in poverty are less likely to have the resources to provide for their own special needs.
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Which is the most important goal in the nursing plan of care to decrease the frequency of hospitalizations for acute exacerbations of heart failure (HF) in older adults who have HF?
a. Control fluid balance. b. Control blood pressure. c. Prevent deconditioning. d. Maintain patient safety.
Asymmetrical bi-color lesion with irregular border measuring 8 mm is found on the right lower arm of an adult patient. This assessment finding is consistent with
A. Melanoma B. Basal cell carcinoma C. Leukoplakia D. Senile lentigines
Oxytocin is a hormone that stimulates:
a. milk secretion. b. milk production. c. ACTH secretion. d. a decrease in uterine contractions.
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. The nurse has instructed the client about using the communication triad. The nurse determines that the client understands the technique when the client says:
A) "I should not start by talking about the situation, because then it sounds like I'm accusing the other person." B) "Maybe I should start by describing the situation that has me upset." C) "I should first tell the other person what I'd like to be different about the situation." D) "I should begin by telling the other person what has triggered my emotion."