The population health nurse suspects that a community member was ...

[kwoodring]

The population health nurse suspects that a community member was facilitated by the health care system to develop substance abuse. What information in the client's history caused the nurse to make this determination?
 
  1. Attending classes to complete a GED.
  2. Cancelling routine physical examinations.
  3. Employed part time as a food service worker.
  4. Receiving prescriptions for opioids to treat back pain.

Question 2

The population health nurse is identifying strategies to reduce child abuse in a community. Which strategy supports a health promotion approach to this potential problem?
 
  1. Recommend locations for caregiver respite care.
  2. Hold a class to review appropriate forms of discipline.
  3. Provide a list of babysitters available in the community.
  4. Identify attorneys who represent domestic violence cases.

Question 3

The nurse manager of a community health clinic is designing a process to implement brief interventions when assisting a client to resolve a substance abuse issue. Which components should the nurse include in this process? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Provide feedback.
  2. Providing options to reduce use.
  3. Importance of client responsibility.
  4. Use an authoritative counseling style.
  5. Focus on self-efficacy when setting goals.

[bpool94]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. Many of the psychoactive substances with abuse potential originated within the health care system. Opioids are the drug of choice for relief of severe pain. Attending classes for a GED, cancelling physical examinations, and part-time employment are not health care system determinants for substance use.

Answer to Question 2

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Answer to Question 3

Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. Key components of brief interventions include feedback related to personal risk, emphasizing client responsibility, providing options for reducing use, employing an empathetic counseling style, focusing on self-efficacy, and setting goals.
2. Key components of brief interventions include feedback related to personal risk, emphasizing client responsibility, providing options for reducing use, employing an empathetic counseling style, focusing on self-efficacy, and setting goals.
3. Key components of brief interventions include feedback related to personal risk, emphasizing client responsibility, providing options for reducing use, employing an empathetic counseling style, focusing on self-efficacy, and setting goals.
5. Key components of brief interventions include feedback related to personal risk, emphasizing client responsibility, providing options for reducing use, employing an empathetic counseling style, focusing on self-efficacy, and setting goals.