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ashley

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Which of the following strategies should a nurse use to remember what should be included in a health history?
 
  a. Always use a preprinted form
  b. Depend on education to learn this
  c. Depend on experience to know what to ask
  d. Memorize the I PREPARE mnemonic
  e. Memorize the I HEALTH mnemonic

Question 2

After being given negative news about a health problem, the client, with tears running down her face, asks, Why did this happen to me? Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
 
  a. Could someone have cursed you?
  b. Do you feel your life is out of balance?
  c. God has a plan for each of us even if we do not understand it.
  d. Why do you think it might have happened?



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fraziera112

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The I PREPARE environmental exposure history mnemonic is a quick reference for primary care providers.
IInvestigate Potential Exposures
PPresent Work
RResidence
EEnvironmental Concerns
PPast Work
AActivities
RReferrals and Resources
EEducate

This tool will help the n

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Each response represents a particular belief about illness, but without knowing the patient's perspective, the wrong one could easily be chosen. It is difficult to be comforting without knowing the client's beliefs about the causation of illness. The best way to discover this is to query the patient.




ashley

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Gracias!


bimper21

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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