The federal government has the authority to provide for the protection of the public's health. Some examples of this include:
1. Interpreting decisions related to women's right to privacy
2. Setting up immunization clinics for smallpox vaccine
3. Regulating nursing at the state level
4. Air and water quality and protecting against the influx of disease at the borders
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The U.S. Constitution gives the federal government the authority to provide for the protection of the public's health, including the choices listed.
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Shortly after birth, all newborns are tested for phenylketonuria. The test results are not available before mother and baby are discharged from the hospital
When the diagnosis of PKU is made, the most appropriate means of informing the parents would be: 1. Immediately in a phone call requesting a follow-up office visit 2. In a certified letter explaining the diagnosis and requesting the parents make a pediatric office appointment. 3. In a group meeting of all parents whose children tested positive for phenylketonuria during the last two months. 4. In person with the physician and both parents present.
A nurse is assigned to a male patient in the critical care unit who is receiving mannitol. The patient complains of nausea accompanied by chest pain and shortness of breath. The nurse is aware that these manifestations may be symptoms of
A) osmotic nephrosis. B) hypotension. C) serum osmolarity. D) water intoxication.
The parents of an 11-year-old child ask the nurse for suggestions to promote good nutrition for their child. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "Be sure to limit protein to one meal every day." B) "Use whole-grain or enriched breads and cereals." C) "Have eggs on the average of once a week." D) "Eat dark green leafy vegetables about twice a week."
An intervention to relieve local discomfort from an immunization is:
1. application of emollients. 2. application of ice. 3. application of lidocaine ointment. 4. acetaminophen.