Which of the following statements is true regarding a urinary ...

[naturalchemist]

Which of the following statements is true regarding a urinary tract infection (UTI) in the newborn?
 
  a. The incidence is higher in female newborns.
  b. After the first year, the incidence is more common in boys.
  c. Boys who are uncircumcised are more likely to have a UTI.
  d. UTI is more common in African-American girls than in Caucasian girls.

Question 2

Which of the following activities by the home health nurse best exemplifies secondary prevention?
 
  a. short-term home visits to teach diabetes care to a person who is diabetic and has a small foot ulcer
  b. immunizations of infants and preschool children
  c. private duty nursing at night for an elderly couple who manages alone during the day
  d. nursing care for children who are technologically dependent

[alexisweber49]

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect. The incidence of urinary tract infection (UTI) is higher in male newborns.
B Incorrect. After the first year, the incidence of urinary tract infection (UTI) is more common in girls.
C Correct. Urinary tract infection (UTI) in the newborn is more common among boys who are uncircumcised.
D Incorrect. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is more common in Caucasian girls than in African-American girls.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Correct. Secondary prevention aims to detect disease in the early stages before clinical signs and symptoms manifest in order to intervene with early diagnosis and treatment. The goal is to reduce the severity of the disease or provide a cure. Short-term nursing visits to teach diabetes care to a diabetic with a small foot ulcer best exemplifies secondary prevention.
B Incorrect. Immunizations are intended to prevent diseases, hence is an example of primary prevention.
C Incorrect. A private agency can provide this service, community home health care does not.
D Incorrect. Nursing care for children who are technologically dependent is an example of tertiary preventive care.

[naturalchemist]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[jamesnevil303]

Excellent