Author Question: Which of the following activities performed by the nurse would be considered secondary prevention of ... (Read 74 times)

Jramos095

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 528
Which of the following activities performed by the nurse would be considered secondary prevention of a mental disorder or disorders?
 
  1. Providing drug abuse prevention lectures in the school
  2. Teaching money management to clients with mental disorders
  3. Performing depression screenings at the local mall
  4. Administering medications to relieve extrapyramidal side effects

Question 2

A client who is receiving a transfusion of PRBCs complains of a headache, nausea, chest pain, and flulike symptoms. The nurse realizes this is most likely:
 
  1. An anaphylactic transfusion reaction.
  2. Acute hemolytic transfusion reaction.
  3. An allergic reaction.
  4. A febrile nonhemolytic reaction.



alexanderhamilton

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: Performing screenings for existing depression is secondary prevention. Drug abuse lectures are primary prevention aimed at keeping students from beginning to use illegal substances. Teaching money management is a rehabilitation or tertiary care act, as is medication administration to relieve side effects.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: The signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic transfusion reaction include anxiety,



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

Never take aspirin without food because it is likely to irritate your stomach. Never give aspirin to children under age 12. Overdoses of aspirin have the potential to cause deafness.

Did you know?

The largest baby ever born weighed more than 23 pounds but died just 11 hours after his birth in 1879. The largest surviving baby was born in October 2009 in Sumatra, Indonesia, and weighed an astounding 19.2 pounds at birth.

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

Did you know?

The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").

Did you know?

Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library