The community/public health nurse leads a support group for clients and their families who have been affected by cancer. Which of the following best describes this nursing intervention?
a. Specific protection
b. Primary prevention
c. Secondary prevention
d. Tertiary prevention
ANS: D
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A 22-year-old patient presents in the emergency department with the characteristics of severe Parkinson disease. The nurse should suspect an overdose of what drug?
a. Marijuana b. Cocaine c. Amphetamines d. Valium
A 50-year-old patient is concerned because several firm, deep-red papules have appeared on both legs and the number is increasing. The nurse should recognize these as which type of lesion?
1. Cherry angiomas 2. Venous stars 3. Purpura 4. Spider angiomas
A patient tells you that after taking a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement he experiences stomach upset. What is your best advice?
a. "Drink a full glass of water with your multivitamin." b. "Be sure to sit up for at least 2 hours after taking your multivitamin." c. "Take your multivitamin with food to avoid stomach upset." d. "Report this to your prescriber because a different brand might not cause this problem."
A home-health nurse is working with a poverty-stricken family who has two small children, ages 2 and
What will be an ideal response?