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What is the primary goal of establishing a working relationship in community health nursing?
What is the primary goal of establishing a working relationship in community health nursing?
- To assess the health needs of the community
- To plan and implement interventions
- To develop competencies to solve health problems
- To initiate and maintain trust and confidence with the community (correct)
What is the second step in the community health nursing process?
What is the second step in the community health nursing process?
- Establishing and maintaining working relationships
- Assessment of health needs and health problems (correct)
- Planning and implementing interventions
- Setting objectives
What is the primary purpose of setting objectives in community health nursing?
What is the primary purpose of setting objectives in community health nursing?
- To plan and implement interventions
- To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
- To meet the health and nursing needs of the community (correct)
- To identify health problems in the community
What is the fifth step in the community health nursing process?
What is the fifth step in the community health nursing process?
How does a community health nurse initiate and maintain a working relationship with the community?
How does a community health nurse initiate and maintain a working relationship with the community?
What is the benefit of using the community health nursing process?
What is the benefit of using the community health nursing process?
What is the primary focus of the community health nursing process?
What is the primary focus of the community health nursing process?
What is the fourth step in the community health nursing process?
What is the fourth step in the community health nursing process?
What is the primary way a community health nurse initiates and maintains a working relationship with the community?
What is the primary way a community health nurse initiates and maintains a working relationship with the community?
What is the primary purpose of assessing health needs in the community?
What is the primary purpose of assessing health needs in the community?
What is the purpose of setting objectives in community health nursing?
What is the purpose of setting objectives in community health nursing?
What is the primary goal of planning and implementing interventions in community health nursing?
What is the primary goal of planning and implementing interventions in community health nursing?
What is the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of interventions in community health nursing?
What is the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of interventions in community health nursing?
What is the primary focus of community health nursing?
What is the primary focus of community health nursing?
What is a key factor in determining the priority of health problems in the community?
What is a key factor in determining the priority of health problems in the community?
What is an example of an objective set for addressing malnutrition in children?
What is an example of an objective set for addressing malnutrition in children?
What is the primary purpose of evaluating interventions in community health nursing?
What is the primary purpose of evaluating interventions in community health nursing?
What is an essential characteristic of an effective evaluation strategy?
What is an essential characteristic of an effective evaluation strategy?
What is a crucial aspect of a community health nurse's role in establishing working relationships?
What is a crucial aspect of a community health nurse's role in establishing working relationships?
What is a key principle of community health nursing process?
What is a key principle of community health nursing process?
What is a critical aspect of health needs assessment in community health nursing?
What is a critical aspect of health needs assessment in community health nursing?
What is an essential criterion for evaluating the effectiveness of an intervention?
What is an essential criterion for evaluating the effectiveness of an intervention?
What is a key consideration in setting objectives for community health interventions?
What is a key consideration in setting objectives for community health interventions?
What is an important aspect of intervention planning in community health nursing?
What is an important aspect of intervention planning in community health nursing?
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Study Notes
Community Health Nursing Process
- Community health nursing process is a systematic, scientific, dynamic, and ongoing interpersonal process between nurses and clients.
- It is a tool to help people solve their health problems and meet their health and nursing needs.
Steps in Community Health Nursing Process
- Establishing and maintaining a working relationship
- Assessment of health needs and health problems
- Setting objectives
- Planning and implementing interventions
- Evaluation of interventions
Establishing and Maintaining a Working Relationship
- Helps the community, people, and families identify their health problems and develop competencies to solve them.
- A productive working relationship involves free dialoguing and an attitude of trust and confidence.
- Means of initiating and maintaining a working relationship:
- Knowing the client (community)
- Evaluating action plans
- Effective communication
- Active listening and responding
- Considering their views and appreciating their concerns
- Empathetic attitude and meeting their immediate needs
Assessment of Health Needs and Health Problems
- Community health nurses explore the community to identify health needs and problems.
- Problems may include large family size, malnutrition in children, incomplete immunization, anemia in pregnant and nursing mothers, and morbidity conditions.
- Prioritization of problems is based on the nature of the problem, community perception, and preventive potential.
Setting Objectives
- Objectives are set for each identified problem, such as malnutrition in children.
- Examples of objectives:
- Assessing growth and development of under-five children
- Identifying and treating malnourished children
- Providing nutrition education
- Monitoring nutrition status
Planning and Implementing Interventions (Action Plan)
- Identifying interventions to achieve objectives.
- Examples of interventions:
- Medical examination for malnourished children
- Prescribed treatment and care
- Regular monitoring of nutrition status
- Nutrition education and provision of food supplements
Evaluation of Interventions
- Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions based on criteria such as:
- Population coverage
- Service utilization
- Outcomes in terms of morbidity rates and life expectancy
- Change in knowledge, attitude, and practice
- Degree of independence
Principles of Community Health Nursing Process
- Rules for community health practice or actions.
- Guidelines to function effectively and efficiently in the community.
- Principles include:
- Exploring and knowing various aspects of the community
- Establishing a good working relationship
- Knowing the healthcare delivery system and policies
- Communicating intentions and nature of help
- Active listening and responding
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