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segrsyd

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The nurse educator is discussing Healthy People 2020 with a group of nursing students. One of the students questions the instructor how this work will impact hospitalization. Which response by the educator is the most appropriate?
 
  1. Healthy People 2020 is a tool for the healthcare providers to offer information to their clients.
  2. Healthy People 2020 seeks to improve health and prevent illness, disability, and premature death.
  3. The purpose of Healthy People 2020 is to reduce health care costs for hospitalized clients.
  4. Healthy People 2020 is seen as a tool by hospitals to reduce length of stay.

Question 2

The nurse is developing the plan of care for a client who is recovering from abdominal surgery. Which intervention is most appropriate to address this client's pain?
 
  1. The healthcare provider will prescribe additional analgesics.
  2. The client will have reduced pain after administration of analgesics.
  3. The client will vocalize reduced levels of pain within 3 hours.
  4. Assist the client with guided imagery to manage pain levels.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Healthy People 2020 presents a 10-year strategy with objectives intended to enhance health and prevent illness, disability, and premature death. Healthy People 2020 is a resource tool for all health care professionals but its purpose is not to provide patient education between the healthcare provider and client. Reduction of hospital costs is the not the primary purpose of Healthy People 2020.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4



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