The nurse teaches the family of an AIDS client about managing symptomatic illness by preventing deteriorating conditions, such as diarrhea, skin breakdown, and inadequate nutrition. This nursing intervention is an example of _____ prevention
a. Primary
b. Secondary
c. Tertiary
d. Primary health care
ANS: C
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a. myocardial infarction c. urinary tract infection b. decubitus ulcers d. constipation
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A. An organizational culture that embraces ongoing change and improvement B. A place where staff are engaged with the purpose of what truly works best for the safest delivery of care C. A facility in which change and quality improvement are unrelated D. An environment in which a deliberate commitment to learning is made
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a. Remove the cancer b. Shrink the tumor c. Destroy cancer cells in the area d. Kill cells that break off of the tumor
About which of the following patient assessment data sets would the nurse be most concerned prior to medication administration?
1. White blood cell count, ability to speak, and temperature 2. Age, allergies, and level of consciousness 3. Hair color, gender, and body mass index 4. Weight, height, and blood type