Using developmental theory, a community nurse assesses the community and determines that the majority of residents who are 45 years of age or older lead sedentary lives. Which of the following would be the priority for this nurse to promote?- Nurselytic

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Using developmental theory, a community nurse assesses the community and determines that the majority of residents who are 45 years of age or older lead sedentary lives. Which of the following would be the priority for this nurse to promote?

A. Health promotion activities B. Accident prevention activities C. Drug prevention activities D. Pregnancy prevention activities

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The priority would be health promotion activities to encourage physical activity, especially for older adults.

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Hurricane Aftermath

A. Unequal access to health care B. Exposure to CA-MRSA C. Increased incidence of suicide D. Outbreaks of acute respiratory infection

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Outbreaks of acute respiratory infections are common after natural disasters due to disrupted infrastructure.

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Using developmental theory, a community nurse assesses the community and determines that the majority of residents who are 45 years of age or older lead sedentary lives. Which of the following would be the priority for this nurse to promote?

A. Health promotion activities B. Accident prevention activities C. Drug prevention activities D. Pregnancy prevention activities

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The priority would be health promotion activities to encourage physical activity, especially for older adults.

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A nurse is assessing a 4-month-old infant during a well-child visit. Which of the following findings will require the nurse to collect additional information?

A. The infant’s shirt is wet from drooling. B. The infant has gained one pound since her 2-month well-child visit. C. The infant holds his or her head steady when in a sitting position. D. The infant grasps objects with two hands.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A weight gain of only 1 pound in 2 months is below the expected growth, suggesting a need for further assessment.

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When assessing a person’s nutritional-metabolic pattern, which objective finding would have implications for nursing intervention?

A. The person’s 24-hour diet diary B. The person’s dentition C. The person’s food preferences D. The person’s financial status

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The dentition can be directly observed and physically examined, making it an objective measure relevant to nursing intervention.

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