The nurse is a participant in a health fair that has been sponsored by the local VFW.
An attendee has told the nurse about his wife's recent battle with skin cancer and others have replied with comments about the risk factors and prevention of the disease. What health education should the nurse provide to this group?
A) If you like to tan, it's important that you do so for less than 60 minutes at a time.
B) Any form of clothing will effectively block the sun's rays from damaging your skin.
C) Sunscreens have been shown to have little effect on the ultraviolet damage that is caused by the sun.
D) Even if it's cloudy outside, the sun's rays can still cause harm to your skin and contribute to skin cancer.
Question 2
A patient with a history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has just been diagnosed with toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and admitted to the regional burn unit for treatment.
The nurses who will be providing direct care for this patient should prioritize which of the following practices?
A) Provision of enteral nutritional supplements
B) Vigilant application of standard infection control precautions
C) Intermittent urinary catheterization
D) Continuous monitoring of blood glucose levels
Nurse-patient interaction; nonverbal communication
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
Health care - patient-centered
Development encompasses both gains and losses. Sometimes a health crisis (loss) can result in a heal
Common Physical and Mental Health Problems of Different Cultural Groups
Nursing Interventions to Promote Effective Health Maintenance