Author Question: The nurse uses statistics on increased incidence of communicable disease to influence legislatures ... (Read 37 times)

joesmith1212 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse uses statistics on increased incidence of communicable disease to influence legislatures to pass a bill for mandatory vaccinations to enroll in school. Which type of nursing will the nurse use in this process?

a. Public health nursing
b. Community-based nursing
c. Community health nursing
d. Vulnerable population nursing

Question 2

A community-based nursing is working with a family. For which key areas will the nurse need a strong knowledge base? (Select all that apply.)

a. Family theory
b. Communication
c. Group dynamics
d. Cultural diversity
e. Individual-centered care

Tonny · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A public health nurse understands factors that influence health promotion and health maintenance, the trends and patterns influencing the incidence of disease within populations, environmental factors contributing to health and illness, and the political processes used to affect public policy. Community health nursing is nursing practice in the community, with the primary focus on the health care of individuals, families, and groups within the community. Community-based nursing care takes place in community settings such as the home or a clinic, where the focus is on the needs of the individual or family. While there is no specific vulnerable population nursing, all types of nursing should care for these populations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
With the individual and family as the patients, the context of community-based nursing is family-centered care (not individual-centered care) within the community. This focus requires a strong knowledge base in family theory, principles of communication, group dynamics, and cultural diversity. The nurse leans to partner with patients and families, not just with individuals.