What was the importance of the Lalonde Report, which proposed the ...

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What was the importance of the Lalonde Report, which proposed the health field concept in 1974?
 
  a. It first called attention to the growing problem of air pollution.
  b. It first emphasized the importance of basic hand washing.
  c. It first emphasized influence of lifestyle and environment.
  d. It was the first report that suggested a link between smoking and lung cancer.

Question 2

A nurse became frustrated because after each interview question there was a long pause before the client responded. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
 
  a. Accept the hesitation before receiving an answer
  b. Ask the client what silence after a question means
  c. Copy the client's behavior; insert a pause before asking the next question
  d. Recognize that the client was distracted, and reschedule the home visit

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
This report emphasized lifestyle and environment as determinants of health outside the traditional medical sphere. It became the basis for rethinking new paradigms for health care delivery. The report signaled the early beginnings of a health care paradigm shift from the traditional medical model to a more holistic system-environment perspective. The report did not call attention to the problem of air pollution, emphasize the importance of basic hand washing, or suggest a link between smoking and lung cancer.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Wide cultural variation exists when interpreting silence. Some individuals find silence uncomfortable, whereas others use silence to show understanding and respect. Because the nurse is uncomfortable, action should be taken. The only way to know the meaning of the silence is to ask.