A community health nurse is working in a community that includes several gangs. Which of the following concepts would the nurse need to integrate into the plan of care?
A) Gangs are problematic but functional.
B) Gangs provide emotional ties for members.
C) Gang members are frequently homeless.
D) Gangs often develop from foster families.
B
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A client is moving into a long-term care facility. During the data collection, the nurse is collecting information concerning his visual acuity. The nurse notes the client is wearing glasses
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Which of the following sources of client data is usually the primary and best source?
1. laboratory studies 2. significant others 3. client 4. client's record