This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following strategies should a nurse use to remember what should be included in a health ... (Read 27 times)

ashley

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 584
on: Jul 8, 2018
Which of the following strategies should a nurse use to remember what should be included in a health history?
 
  a. Always use a preprinted form
  b. Depend on education to learn this
  c. Depend on experience to know what to ask
  d. Memorize the I PREPARE mnemonic
  e. Memorize the I HEALTH mnemonic

Question 2

After being given negative news about a health problem, the client, with tears running down her face, asks, Why did this happen to me? Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
 
  a. Could someone have cursed you?
  b. Do you feel your life is out of balance?
  c. God has a plan for each of us even if we do not understand it.
  d. Why do you think it might have happened?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

fraziera112

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 356
Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The I PREPARE environmental exposure history mnemonic is a quick reference for primary care providers.
IInvestigate Potential Exposures
PPresent Work
RResidence
EEnvironmental Concerns
PPast Work
AActivities
RReferrals and Resources
EEducate

This tool will help the n

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Each response represents a particular belief about illness, but without knowing the patient's perspective, the wrong one could easily be chosen. It is difficult to be comforting without knowing the client's beliefs about the causation of illness. The best way to discover this is to query the patient.


ashley

  • Member
  • Posts: 584
Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent

jojobee318

  • Member
  • Posts: 298
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

Did you know?

Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.

Did you know?

Symptoms of kidney problems include a loss of appetite, back pain (which may be sudden and intense), chills, abdominal pain, fluid retention, nausea, the urge to urinate, vomiting, and fever.

Did you know?

Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

Cross-sectional data showing that the amount of effort spent on personal health care increases with Cross-sectional data showing that the amount of effort spent on personal health care increases with
Relationship Between Physical Activity and Improved Health Benefits Relationship Between Physical Activity and Improved Health Benefits
Other Professionals in Health Care Other Professionals in Health Care
Common Physical and Mental Health Problems of Different Cultural Groups Common Physical and Mental Health Problems of Different Cultural Groups
Common Pathogens Associated with Health Care–Associated Infections Common Pathogens Associated with Health Care–Associated Infections
My Health: An Outcomes Approach Plus MasteringHealth My Health: An Outcomes Approach Plus MasteringHealth
Video: DNA Replication Factory and Protein

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library