A community health nurse is part of a group working with local and state legislators to expand health insurance coverage for those with inadequate or no insurance. Which outcome would the nurse hope to achieve if the group is successful?
A) Increased use of early screenings
B) Increased emergency room visits
C) Increased episodic care
D) Increased disparities in care
A
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The nurse is planning a presentation on crisis intervention to faculty and staff at a local high school. What information will the nurse want to include? Select all that apply
1. How to identify colleagues who are approaching exhaustion 2. How to conduct a psychological debriefing 3. How to reinforce basic coping skills with students 4. How to recognize common cultural responses to crisis 5. How to encourage social connectivity among other faculty and staff
In consultation with her care team, a woman with a diagnosis of cancer has had a continent urinary diversion (Indiana pouch) created. The patient is discussing the advantages and disadvantages of this procedure with her nurse
The nurse should be aware of which of the following advantages of an Indiana pouch? A) The patient does not have to wear an external collection bag. B) The procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis. C) The procedure allows for the spontaneous resumption of normal genitourinary function. D) The patient does not require medical follow-up after the procedure.
The body needs an adequate supply of energy to prevent its protein being burned for energy. To prevent the burning of protein, termed "protein sparing," what does the body need an adequate supply of?
A) Glucose B) Fat C) Carbohydrate D) Carbohydrate and fat
A patient is receiving interferon alpha (Roferon-A) subcutaneously. The patient experiences chills, fatigue, and malaise, and the nurse assesses a temperature of 102° F
The nurse will notify the provider of the temperature and will anticipate which order? a. Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol). b. Change to intravenous interferon alpha. c. Give diphenhydramine (Benadryl). d. Obtain a serum BUN and creatinine level.