Public Health

The nurse is making a home visit to Gail, a 26-year-old woman with a 3

The nurse is making a home visit to Gail, a 26-year-old woman with a 3-year-old daughter, Elise. They were referred for a home visit because Elise’s weight and height are below that expected for her age. The nurse asks what activities Elise likes to participate in at home. Gail says that she likes to watch […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

A 66-year-old female client with congestive heart failure has been hos

A 66-year-old female client with congestive heart failure has been hospitalized twice in the past 3 months. The nurse is preparing for her discharge to home. To evaluate the discharge plan developed with the client, the nurse must assess which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A) Did mutual planning begin at admission? B) […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

The nurse works in a school-based clinic. She is having a conversation

The nurse works in a school-based clinic. She is having a conversation with a 16-year-old student who has just learned that she is 3 months pregnant. The nurse emphasizes the importance of making an appointment with a certified midwife or physician for her first prenatal visit. The nurse is concerned the student is high risk […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

The home care nurse delegates to the home health aid on a routine basi

The home care nurse delegates to the home health aid on a routine basis. When Delegating, the nurse must consider the five rights of delegation. These rights include which of the following elements? (Select all that apply.) A) The right task B) The right circumstances C) The right time D) The right person E) The […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

The nurse uses the Baylock Discharge Planning Risk Assessment to deter

The nurse uses the Baylock Discharge Planning Risk Assessment to determine the client’s Baylock Risk Assessment Screening Score (BRASS) for identification of self-care deficits when the client returns home. The client’s score is over 20 indicating the cli A) placement other than home. B) self-care deficits that can be managed with assistance in the home. […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020