A community health nurse would use the global burden of disease (GBD) to track
a. The number of cases of HIV/AIDS in a country
b. Losses from premature death and losses of healthy life that result from disability
c. The economic impact of disability on lesser-developed countries
d. The rate of disability in industrialized nations
ANS: B
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a. "Call the doctor if the Lorcet does not relieve your pain." b. "Check any over-the-counter medications for acetaminophen." c. "Eat more fiber and drink more water to prevent constipation." d. "Keep your follow-up appointment with the surgeon as scheduled."
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What assessment can the nurse make? The patient's communication is: a. clear. b. mixed. c. explicit. d. inadequate.
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1. Stool characteristics 2. Fluid intake 3. Skin color 4. Bilirubin level
You want to establish a nurse-managed health center. Which of the following must you do to be designated as a NMHC?
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