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Community and Public Health Nursing Evidence for Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which action will the nurse take when planning discharge for a client using the IDEAL Discharge Planning guide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because engaging clients and their families in the discharge planning process promotes a collaborative approach, ensuring individualized care and increased understanding of the plan. This active involvement enhances compliance and reduces readmission rates. Choice A is incorrect because using medical terms may confuse clients. Choice C is incorrect as it only assesses understanding post-teaching, not actively involving in planning. Choice D is incorrect as a standardized plan may not meet individual needs.
Question 2 of 5
Which intervention by the community health nurse improves care for clients during the transition from behavioral health hospitalization to outpatient care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Ensuring effective communication among health care providers. This intervention is crucial for coordinating care, sharing important information, and preventing gaps in care during the transition. Effective communication ensures that all providers are on the same page regarding the client's treatment plan, medications, and follow-up care. This promotes continuity of care and reduces the risk of misunderstandings or errors. Choice B, reducing the number of providers, may limit access to necessary resources and expertise. Choice C, requiring medications to be taken under direct observation, may not be feasible or necessary for all clients and could impede autonomy. Choice D, attending follow-up appointments with the client, is important but does not address the broader issue of communication among all providers involved in the client's care.
Question 3 of 5
A 50-year-old woman comes to the clinic for her first mammogram. Which best describes the action of this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health protection detects disease early or maximizes health within disease constraints. Screenings are secondary prevention, not primary health promotion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse was becoming frustrated. She had given her client extensive information on his health problem, but the client continued to be noncompliant in making needed changes. Which principle had the nurse forgotten?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Information alone does not usually motivate behavior change; other factors influence decisions to act.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is using the theory of reasoned action when working with a client to exercise on a regular basis. Which would be the easiest way for the nurse to determine if the client will engage in this activity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Theory of Reasoned Action suggests that intention is the best predictor of behavior.