A volunteer explained to a nurse that a certain client did not wish to fill out the information/consent form. What should the nurse explain to the client as to why the form was required? (Select all that apply.)
a. The agency requires such forms to document personnel time.
b. The information serves as data for duplicating the screening in the future.
c. You may wish to keep these data so that they are available for needed follow-up.
d. The form is needed for student education; the data are collated to determine community-wide needs.
e. Consent is needed before any tests, particularly invasive ones, are administered.
f. The data are used for program evaluation so that more such screenings may be available.
Question 2
A nurse is planning the evaluation of a mental health screening program in the community. What should be included in the process evaluation of this program?
a. Asking whether program goals were adequately met
b. Determining whether more people sought follow-up care after the screening
c. Determining the number of people who attended and were screened
d. Measuring whether the incidence of disease changed
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
Building a Client Base
Building a Client Base Cont.
Client files are kept in alphabetical order in locked file cabinets.
Testing patellar reflex, client in a supine position
Position the client