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AEWBW · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse is working on a care area that focuses on tertiary prevention. Which goal is consistent with this focus?

1. Patients at risk for skin breakdown will be turned every 2 hours.
2. Patients with pressure ulcers will have whirlpool therapy as indicated.
3. Patients are assessed for factors that place them at risk for skin breakdown.
4. Patients are instructed to move in bed at least every 2 hours to prevent skin breakdown.

Question 2

A setting in which a new graduate has a very good salary, the opportunity to refuse to take an assignment, and more flexibility in one's personal schedule but with an uncertainty of work availability is a(n):

a. temporary agency.
b. outpatient surgery.
c. outpatient clinic.
d. adult day care center.

djpooyouma · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale: Turning a patient at risk for skin breakdown is an example of a primary prevention goal.

Answer to Question 2

A
In a temporary agency, the salary is good, and an LPN/LVN has the right to refuse assignments. However, the disadvantage is the uncertainty of work availability.