Nurses have the potential to positively impact the health of ...

[bobthebuilder]

Nurses have the potential to positively impact the health of communities. Which of the following actions is most likely to improve the health of a community?
 
  A) Publicizing the consequences of unhealthy lifestyles
  B) Advocating politically for laws and policies that foster community health
  C) Ensuring that nurses are practicing to the full extent of their scope of practice
  D) Providing nursing care to individuals who are not patients or clients

Question 2

A nurse who provides care in an acute medical unit is aware of the importance of thorough discharge planning. The discharge planning process should begin
 
  A) once the patient has stabilized and is assured of positive outcomes.
  B) as soon as possible after the patient is admitted.
  C) once the patient has received a discharge order from his or her primary care provider.
  D) 48 to 72 hours before the projected date of discharge.

[mcinincha279]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
One important role of nurses in the promotion of healthy communities is as a
supporter and advocate for political measures that would improve the health of the community.
Publicizing negative health outcomes is appropriate in some contexts but this is likely less
effective than promoting broad change politically. It is not normally appropriate to provide
nursing care for individuals who are not patients or clients. Practicing to the full extent of one's
scope of practice is not likely to impact community health in a direct way.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
If possible, discharge planning should begin immediately upon admission.