A nurse is working in a community health clinic in an inner city. The nurse has been caring for a particular family for many years, helping them to reduce their weight.
At their last visit, the mother expresses frustration at being unable to find fresh fruits and vegetables in their neighborhood. How should the nurse proceed?
A. Have them keep track of their intake in a food journal to see what substitutions could be made.
B. Perform a community assessment to determine what stores and food sources are available in the community.
C. Arrange for free bussing from the community center to the closest supermarket.
D. Refer them to the local SNAP office to help them obtain benefits.
Question 2
A student nurse is interviewing a primary care nurse about her role in the community. The student asks about the most important part of the nurse's job, outside of patient care. The nurse cites
A. The need to network and build strong relationships in the community
B. Continuous learning through continuing nursing education
C. Strong assessment skills
D. The ability to focus on the big picture
The nurse is using Standard Precautions to draw blood.
B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
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