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kodithompson

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A primary care nurse works with many Native Americans on the local reservation. Knowing that they are at high risk for developing diabetes, the nurse puts together a comprehensive prevention plan.
 
  Which of the following interventions is an example of a primary intervention?
  A. Regular foot and eye care
  B. Encouraging a healthy diet and weight loss if appropriate
  C. Tight blood sugar control with every meal
  D. Yearly blood glucose screening

Question 2

A new strain of flu has emerged, and the CDC has released a new vaccine that is for use in high-risk populations. A primary care nurse should offer the vaccine to which patient population?
 
  A. Pregnant women
  B. Elderly men and women
  C. Everyone who visits the office
  D. The nurse should wait for direction from the CDC



kusterl

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D



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