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A nurse manager at a community agency is developing an orientation program for newly hired nurses. When discussing the differences between community-based and community-oriented nursing, the nurse should include which of the following as examples of community-based nursing? (Select all that apply.) a. A home health nurse performing wound care for a client who is immobile b. An occupational health nurse providing classes on body mechanics at a local industrial plant c. A school nurse teach...

1. You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action?: Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. 2. You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg, the heart rate is 92/min, the nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and the pulse oximetry reading is 97%. What assessment step is most important now?: Obtaining a 12 lead ECG. 3. ...

A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has heart failure and is taking furosemide.Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective? a. An increase in venous pressure b. a decrease in peripheral edema c. a decrease in cardiac outputd. an increase in potassium levels: a decrease in peripheral edema 2. A nurse is assessing an infant who has acute otitis media. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect (select all ...

A nurse manager at a community agency is developing an orientation program for newly hired nurse. When discussing the differences between community-based and community-oriented nursing, the nurse should include which of the following situations as an example of community-based nursing? (Select all that apply) A. a home health nurse performing wound care for a client who is immobile B. an occupational health nurse providing classes on body mechanics at a local industrial plant C. a school ...

1. DA nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for metformin extended release tablets. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? I will avoid crushing this medication - ANS I'll switch to a lactose-free formula: I will avoid crushing this medication 2. A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving enteral feeding via an NG tube.The client has developed hyperosmolar dehydration. Which of the following actions should the nurse...

1. A home health nurse and an assistive personnel (AP) are discussing the care needs of a client.Which of the following statements by the AP requires intervention by the nurse?: "I will change the client's PICC line dressing on my next visit." 2. A home health nurse is prioritizing visits for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to visit first?: A client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and reports a new fissure between her toes 3. A community health nurse...

A nurse is planning care for a newborn who is receiving phototherapy for an elevated bilirubin level. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?: D. Use a photometer to monitor the lamp's energy The nurse should monitor the lamp's energy throughout the therapy to ensure the newborn is receiving the appropriate amount to be effective. 2. A nurse is assessing a client at 34 weeks gestation who has a mild placental abruption.Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery 24 hr ago.Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?: Assist with deep breathing and coughing 2. A nurse is talking with a client who has stage IV breast cancer.The nurse should recognize which of the following statements by the client as a constructive use of a defense mechanism?: "I told my doctor that I would like to start a support group for other women who are sick in my community" 3. A nurse is caring for a ...

1. A parish nurse is planning activities for a faith-based community. Which of the activities should the nurse include? a.Teach stress management strategies b. Provide case management c. Offer primary care to uninsured members d. Change the negative pressure wound therapy dressing: a. Teach stress management strategies 2. A nurse is working with a case manager for a client who participates in a health maintenance organization.The nurse should identify that a health maintenance organizat...

1. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following tubal ligation (occlusion). Which of the following statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "premenstrual tension will no longer be present." B. "Ovulation will remain the same." C. "Hormone replacements will be needed following this procedure." D. "My monthly menstrual period will be shorter.": B."Ovulation will remain the same." Ovulation (egg release from the ovaries) will remain t...