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What factor has most influenced nurses' abilities to play the vital role in promoting activities that foster well-being?

  • Nurses have long-established credibility with the public. (correct)
  • Nurses possess a baccalaureate degree as the entry to practice.
  • Nurses possess an authentic desire to help others.
  • Nurses are seen as nurturing professionals.

Why is the nurse justified in emphasizing disease prevention as a component of health promotion?

  • The external environment affects the outcome of most disease processes.
  • International organizations emphasize prevention as the main criterion of health care.
  • Prevention is emphasized as the link between personal behavior and health. (correct)
  • Most individuals die of preventable causes.

What teaching method is most likely to be effective for a client needing self-catheterization instruction?

  • A short video providing useful information and demonstrations
  • A list of clear instructions written at a sixth-grade level
  • A discussion and demonstration between the nurse and the client (correct)
  • An audio-recorded version of discharge instructions that can be accessed at home

Which component of the teaching plan should the nurse prioritize when teaching tracheostomy care?

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Which health promotion program is the occupational health nurse most likely to develop?

<p>Cholesterol screening (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In teaching about the relationship between stress levels and health outcomes, which types of conditions should be included?

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When should health promotion initiatives begin?

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How should the nurse best evaluate the teaching-learning process for a client using a bronchodilator?

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What is the nurse's ethical obligation to clients on an obstetric unit that offers therapeutic abortions?

<p>The nurse should make the choice to decline this position and pursue a different nursing role. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What implication should the nurse recognize when an 80-year-old client states, 'I have a living will'?

<p>This document specifies the client's wishes before hospitalization. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action would be considered a violation of the ethical principle of nonmaleficence?

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Which organization is responsible for developing the taxonomy of nursing diagnoses?

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What is the most important rationale for documenting the client's care?

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The nurse has an obligation to a client with AIDS based on which of the following?

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What framework should the nurse adopt for prioritizing client problems?

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How can the nurse best exemplify the ethical principle of beneficence in palliative care?

<p>The nurse tactfully regulates the number and timing of visitors as per the client's wishes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must precede the determination of a nursing diagnosis of Ineffective Health Maintenance related to alcohol use?

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The provider's arrangement for an amniocentesis for a client who does not want the procedure violates which ethical principle?

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How does the presence of a living will influence a client's care?

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What aspect of nursing care would constitute part of the planning phase in nursing for a client with pneumonia?

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When is a nurse performing an interdependent nursing intervention?

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To which client should restraints not be applied?

<p>A client with urosepsis who is ringing the call bell incessantly to use the bedside commode. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nurse's best response when a client is distressed about not understanding the informed consent document?

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What is the most likely outcome of a health informatics program if it is successful?

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Using the Maslow hierarchy of needs, which nursing diagnosis should be given the highest priority for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

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Which need has most contributed to the expansion of nursing roles?

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Which statement is an example of a nursing intervention for a client with mobility issues?

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Which activity best demonstrates the principles of health promotion?

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Which activity would be an example of the nurse navigator role for a client transitioning from the hospital to a rehabilitation facility?

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Which type of care are students most likely to provide during home care rotation?

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How should a nurse best implement infection control during a home visit?

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When should a client's discharge planning begin following a transmetatarsal amputation?

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What is the rationale for ensuring the health care agency has a copy of the nurse's daily schedule before home visits?

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What is the primary funding source for many home health care expenditures?

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What is the most important documentation for a nurse caring for a client who is a Medicaid recipient?

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When applying the principles of critical thinking to care planning, what characteristic should the nurse exemplify?

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What assessment should the nurse prioritize during the initial nursing assessment in the home for a client needing a walker after a total knee replacement?

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How can a home health nurse best protect a client's right to confidentiality?

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In what role is a nurse functioning if employed in a health clinic with an advanced degree in primary care for a pediatric population?

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The nurse cites a list of skills that support critical thinking in clinical situations. Which skills should the nurse describe?

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What is necessary for accurate documentation in nursing?

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What characteristic of critical thinking is used in determining the best response to an SaO2 of 89%?

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Which role is a master's degree–prepared nurse helping other nurses integrate evidence and research into their practice?

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What question should a nurse consider to evaluate future care for a client with a chronic condition?

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Which domain should a nurse assess using the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS)?

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What is the nurse achieving by asking supplementary open-ended questions during a client assessment?

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Why might the care plans be different for two clients post knee replacement?

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What indicates effective use of crutches by a client?

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After receiving a referral for a home health visit, what should the nurse do first?

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How should the nurse address a situation where family members are in conflict about a client's treatment?

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Which aspects of care will genetic testing affect for a client undergoing treatment for cancer?

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What should a nurse do to work therapeutically with a client who smokes?

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How should students best understand the concept of ethics?

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Who is ultimately responsible for promoting a client's health?

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What resource should the nurse prioritize when identifying expected outcomes for a new client?

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What is the most likely factor causing an older adult client not to adhere to the therapeutic regimen?

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What strategy should a nurse adopt to best assist an older adult in adhering to wound care?

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What is the best definition of health according to the WHO?

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When planning educational interventions for a client learning to self-administer insulin, what factor should a nurse prioritize?

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What topic would the nurse likely address in a self-care education program?

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How can a nurse best enhance an older client's ability to learn about medication administration?

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Which concept of wellness should the nurse utilize when planning a wellness program for seniors?

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What characteristic of quality improvement programs should the nurse cite?

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What nursing diagnosis should be prioritized to educate an older adult with chronic diseases?

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What project best demonstrates health promotion teaching?

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What should the nurse's priority action be when admitting a client transferred from the emergency department?

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Which competencies are key to interprofessional collaboration?

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What factor should a nurse prioritize to promote health and control weight in clients?

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Which situation is an example of critical thinking by the nurse?

<p>Working with the client to find a nonpharmacologic pain relief measure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what dimension of care is primary for a dying client?

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When exploring the legal basis for the scope of practice, the nurse should consult:

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What is a primary nursing focus in treating a client with heart failure?

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What change(s) in the American health care system have created an increased need for nurses to practice in community-based settings? (Select all that apply)

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What factor has most influenced the increased diversity in practice settings for nurses?

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What is the central focus of community nursing?

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What is the most important variable in community-based nursing that the nurse should integrate into planning?

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What needs to be included with the discharge plan?

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What action should the nurse prioritize during the initial visit to assess a new client?

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What must the case manager make the nurse aware of to ensure safety during home assessments?

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What is the best response of a nurse when faced with an abusive situation during a home care visit?

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What is the most important request that a community-health nurse should make to ensure safety in a high-crime area?

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Which action(s) should the nurse perform during medication reconciliation?

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What action best protects the nurse's personal safety during initial visits to clients in a high-crime area?

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Who would be appropriate people to be on the discharge planning team for a client living alone after hip replacement?

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What should the nurse's best action be if they forget to bring necessary supplies for a wound care visit?

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What is the initial action the nurse should take when planning discharge for a client?

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What phenomenon should the nurse recognize as the basis for increased demand for medical, nursing, and social services?

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What characteristic is necessary in any and every care setting?

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Nurse's ethical obligation (obstetric unit)

Nurses should decline positions if personal beliefs conflict with the unit's services.

Living Will (implication)

Specifies client's wishes about end-of-life care before hospitalization.

Nonmaleficence (violation)

Act of preventing harm, not avoiding pain meds if needed

Nursing Diagnosis Taxonomy

NANDA is responsible for defining nursing diagnosis categories.

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Client Documentation Purpose

Ensures continuity of care by providing communication among the care team.

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Ethical Obligation (AIDS client)

Nurses are ethically obligated to provide care to all clients, regardless of diagnosis.

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Client Problem Prioritization

Use Maslow's hierarchy of needs to prioritize client needs.

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Beneficence (in palliative care)

Acting in a client's best interest, respecting client's wishes regarding visitors.

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Nursing Diagnosis Precedent

Data collection and analysis is required before identifying a nursing diagnosis.

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Autonomy Violation (amniocentesis)

Clients must have the choice to accept or decline procedures.

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Critical Thinking in Nursing

Using careful judgment and analysis to decide the best course of action for a client's care.

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Openness to Viewpoints

Willingness to consider diverse perspectives when making decisions about a client's care.

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Critical Thinking Skills

Skills including interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, explanation, and self-regulation.

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Interpretation of Data

Determining the significance of collected information, especially in a client's assessment.

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Validating Client Information

Ensuring client information is accurate, factual, and not just opinions.

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Client Uniqueness

Recognizing that each client has individual needs and experiences.

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Ethics Committee Involvement

Seeking advice or guidance from the ethics committee in morally complex situations.

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Genetic Testing in Cancer Care

Genetic testing impacts various aspects of cancer care including screening, diagnosis, and treatment.

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Defining Health

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of illness.

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Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC)

Resource for identifying expected outcomes in client care.

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Health Informatics

The use of information technology in healthcare to improve patient care and efficiency.

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Maslow's Hierarchy

A framework for prioritizing patient needs, with physiological needs (like breathing) at the base.

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Nursing Diagnosis priority

Identifying the most urgent patient need requiring immediate attention.

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Nursing Intervention

An action by a nurse to improve a patient's health and well-being.

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Health Promotion

Activities to improve and maintain health, rather than only treating illness.

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Discharge Planning

Planning for a patient's transition from hospital care to home or other care settings.

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Nurse Navigator

A nurse who helps patients move through different healthcare settings.

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Home Health Care

Providing healthcare services in the patient's home.

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Infection Control

Preventing the spread of infection.

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Discharge Planning initiation

Must start from the moment a patient is admitted.

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Increased community-based nursing

Nurses are now working in various community settings like clinics, hospices, and shelters due to changes in healthcare delivery.

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Community Nursing Focus

The central focus is on promoting and maintaining the health of individuals and families in a specific area.

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Community Resources

Understanding available services and support systems in a community is essential for nurses providing care.

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Discharge Planning Directory

Includes community resources, eligibility requirements, and communication pathways, crucial for clients after leaving the hospital.

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Initial Home Visit Focus

During a home visit, connecting clients with appropriate community resources should be prioritized.

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Nurse Safety in High-Crime Areas

Nurses working in high crime areas should have a colleague or supervisor accompany them on visits.

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Medication Reconciliation

Checking for duplicate medications, herbal remedies, correct dosages, and administration frequency when a client changes care settings.

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Discharge Planning Team

Home health nurses, physical therapists, and social workers are typically involved in discharge planning teams to address all client needs.

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Missing Supplies (Home Visit)

Improvising with appropriate, sterile alternatives is an acceptable action when a needed supply is missing.

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Discharge Planning Initial Step

Identifying a client's specific needs is the initial action taken when planning a client's discharge.

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Health Promotion

Activities to improve and maintain health, rather than just treating illness.

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Disease Prevention

Emphasis on stopping diseases from developing.

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Effective Teaching Method (self-catheterization)

Includes demonstration and practice of the skill.

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Client Readiness to Learn

Critical for effective teaching.

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Workplace Health Promotion

Programs focused on health screenings and wellness.

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Stress and Health Outcomes

Stress linked to infectious diseases, injuries, and chronic illnesses.

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Health Promotion Lifespan

Starts before birth and continues throughout life.

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Evaluating Teaching

Direct observation of skill performance is essential.

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Teaching Tracheostomy Care

Prioritize client readiness to learn.

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Cholesterol Screening

Example of a health promotion activity in the workplace.

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Outcome-based client care

Client care focused on achieving specific positive results, often using standardized tools like OASIS.

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Client confidentiality

Protecting a client's private health information by keeping records secure and avoiding unnecessary discussions.

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Accurate documentation

Detailed, accurate records of client care for reimbursement and continuity of care.

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Future visit frequency

Determining the need for and frequency of future visits based on client progress and needs.

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OASIS assessment

Utilizing the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) to assess clients.

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Effective crutch use

Demonstrating proper technique for using crutches, especially when ascending or descending stairs.

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Initial action after referral

Contacting the client to obtain permission for a home visit after a referral.

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Respecting client choices (home setting)

Treating clients with respect in their own environment, and valuing their lifestyle choices, even if different from your own.

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Client health promotion responsibility

Clients are ultimately responsible for their health and well-being, even with professional help.

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Adherence to therapeutic regimen

Client's ability to follow a treatment plan, influenced by factors like cost, complexity, and cultural context.

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Study Notes

Chapter 3: Health Education and Health Promotion - Study Notes

  • Client Responsibility for Health: The client is ultimately responsible for maintaining and promoting their own health, even with assistance from healthcare providers.
  • Factors Influencing Adherence to Treatment: Cost of treatment, complexity of regimen, gender, race, education, illness, and personality of the provider can affect a client's adherence to a treatment plan. 
  • Effective Teaching Strategies for Older Adults: Demonstration and practice are key, especially for clients with learning needs due to age. Avoid overly complex pamphlets or verbal instructions without demonstration. Prioritize practical application for older adults.
  • Cultural Considerations in Health Education: Culture significantly impacts learning styles and information retention. It's crucial for educators to consider a client's culture when teaching.
  • Enhancing Learning in Older Adults: Provide instruction that is directly relevant, concise, and engaging, using color-coded materials if appropriate and adjusting pacing to meet individual needs.
  • Prioritizing Nursing Diagnoses for Education: Ineffective health maintenance related to non-adherence is a critical diagnosis requiring education about adherence to treatment.
  • Health Promotion vs. Treatment: Health promotion focuses on maintaining a healthy lifestyle (e.g., STI prevention education), while treatment focuses on managing a specific health condition.
  • Factors Important in Health Promotion: Good nutrition, stress reduction, and understanding the link between lifestyle and health conditions are vital for promotion.
  • Nurses' Role in Health Promotion: Nurses' credibility and established expertise in health and healthcare makes them vital in educating the public; cultural competence is essential in all settings.
  • Importance of Disease Prevention: Disease prevention, a key component of health promotion, is linked to reducing negative health outcomes and improving overall well-being. Prevention should begin before birth!
  • Effective Teaching Methods (Specific examples): For tasks requiring specific skills, like self-catheterization or inhaler use, in-person demonstration and practice are the most effective teaching methods. Written instructions alone are usually not enough.
  • Assessment for Effective Teaching: Directly observing the client performing a skill (like inhaler use) is crucial for assessing understanding and ensuring safety. Asking clarifying or directed questions about the new skill is also important.
  • Health Promotion in Occupational Settings: Occupational health nurses prioritize health screenings (e.g., cholesterol) and wellness programs as opposed to instruction on a single disease, such as diabetes.
  • Factors Influencing Health Outcomes: Stress can be linked to several negative health outcomes, including infectious diseases, some chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries.

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