In designing programs through your institution to address the health needs of Hispanics in your community, you most likely would develop programs related to:
a. Diabetes.
b. Cardiovascular disease.
c. Cancer.
d. Asthma.
ANS: A
Hispanics with diabetes are twice as likely to die from diabetes as non-Hispanics.
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1. "It is because you have a family history of this disease." 2. "This test is done on in the U.S. on all babies who are 48 hours old." 3. "Your baby was overdue (42 weeks' gestation), and so has a greater chance of developing PKU." 4. "This is done because you have chosen to feed your baby formula, so she is not protected against PKU."
A patient is scheduled for cardiac catheterization this morning. Which information should the nurse communicate to the treatment team? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. The night nurse reports the patient was confused and combative throughout the night. 2. The patient's potassium is 4.1 mEq/L. 3. The patient's serum creatinine is 1.6 mg/dL this morning. 4. The patient's previous S3 heart sound is not audible this morning. 5. The patient required intravenous morphine sulfate for pain control on one occasion during the night.
The chief nursing officer utilizes the hospital's workplace advocacy to help the overwhelmed Emergency Department staff. Workplace Advocacy is designed to assist nurses by:
a. Creating professional practice climates in their institutions. b. Equipping them to practice in a rapidly changing environment. c. Negotiating employment contracts. d. Representing them in labor-management disputes.
A nurse is providing an in-service on do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders to a group of newly hired graduate nurses. Which of the following statements made by one of the group members indicates to the nurse a need for further teaching?
1. "Do-not-resuscitate orders are a form of euthanasia.". 2. "My nursing license is safe as long as I follow facility polices regarding a DNR.". 3. "A do-not-resuscitate order is an example of a client's right to autonomy.". 4. "Do-not-resuscitate orders may be rescinded if the client wishes.".