Author Question: In the role of direct care provider, a nurse working in a clinic for senior adults might perform ... (Read 92 times)

crazycityslicker · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

In the role of direct care provider, a nurse working in a clinic for senior adults might perform interventions such as

1. First aid for a broken wrist, calling adult protective services for a suspected case of abuse, and providing emotional support for family members of an elder diagnosed with a terminal illness.
2. Instruction on hypertension medication, triage, and discussing ways to manage symptoms of depression.
3. Referral to a diabetes educator, discharge planning for a stroke client, and identification of risk factors of osteoporosis.
4. Taking vital signs, administering flu injections, and phlebotomy.

Question 2

To meet the needs of the employees of a textile mill, occupational health nurse Sandy Black circulated a questionnaire soliciting information on what health issues or topics most employees would like covered in the company's

health promotion program. Sandy will use this input to provide new information on the topics chosen. This is an example of what nursing role commonly seen in community-based practice?
1. Advocate
2. Care provider
3. Counselor
4. Educator