Which of the following strategies would most likely increase attendance at a clinic aiming to improve men’s health in the community? (Select all that apply.) a. Employing male nurses b. Having male-friendly space for socialization c. Having evening and weekend hours d. Having male-accepted nibbles and drinks (pretzels and light beer) e. Including lectures on […]
A nurse always reviewed the medications taken by elderly clients on each home visit. Which of the following best explains the rationale for the nurse’s action? (Select all that apply.) a. Age-related changes and polypharmacy make elderly clients vulnerable to drug interactions and dangerous adverse reactions. b. Elderly clients are known to sue if medications […]
A family member tells the nurse that she is worried about her grandmother driving. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to suggest? (Select all that apply.) a. Avoid rush hour traffic. b. Buy and drive a very large heavy car. c. Do not converse with any passengers. d. Drive more […]
A woman admitted, “I did fall once, but it was an accident that I’m sure won’t happen again.” Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse? (Select all that apply.) a. “Are you getting lots of calcium and vitamin D? Are you drinking milk or taking calcium pills?” b. “Do you […]
An elderly woman shared that she had six different physicians, each focusing on one particular health problem. Which of the following would be of immediate concern for the home health nurse? (Select all that apply.) a. Whether the client has a family physician who was coordinating her care b. Whether the physicians communicate with each […]
Which of the following would be a problem for an older adult with a hearing loss? (Select all that apply.) a. Difficulty in finding a hearing aid that is unobtrusive b. Embarrassment at having to wear a hearing aid c. Hearing is not part of a routine health screening d. Long delays in getting an […]
A son did not know what to get his mother for her birthday. She refused most gifts, saying they were just something more for her to take care of. Assuming the mother did not have these, which of the following would be a very helpful gift? (Select all that apply.) a. Purchase a new front […]
A woman was in the emergency department with a bruised and broken leg. She explained that she had accidentally opened the car door on a trip and the door had blown back on her leg. Her husband was very attentive, constantly asking the nurse to make his wife more comfortable. Which of the following actions […]
Which of the following infections continues to increase in the United States? a. Measles b. Pertussis c. Hepatitis A, B, and C d. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Treatable STDs, such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, are still occurring at significant rates. Gonorrhea had plateaued or declined until 2009 but increased […]
A nurse is on the treadmill exercising, when the woman next to her says, “You’re a nurse. Explain to me how the scale says I’ve lost weight, but my waist and tummy just keep getting larger.” Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by a. “I’m concerned. You need to see your […]
