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hubes95

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A child with croup is being cared for at home. Parents should be taught to alert the physician for which of the following signs:
 
  a. Pallor
  b. Increased respiratory effort
  c. Nasal flaring
  d. All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following best represents the focus of the community health nurse?
 
  a. health promotion and disease prevention
  b. curing people who are chronically ill
  c. working with those who do not have health insurance
  d. optimal functioning of the family



Chou

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Answer to Question 1

D
All of the signs listed are indications of respiratory distress and necessitate immediate attention.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Correct. The community health nurse has a focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
B Incorrect. The community health nurse does not cure people who are chronically ill. The nurse promotes health in order to prevent chronic illness.
C Incorrect. Although the community health nurse may work with those who are uninsured, this option does not best represent the focus.
D Incorrect. The community health nurse is not focused upon the optimal functioning of the family, but of the community or a population as a whole.



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