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abern

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A public health nurse works with numerous patients who live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the community and has seen firsthand the effects of many of the risk factors underlying the disease.
 
  Which of the following public health initiatives addresses the most salient risk factor for COPD?
  A) Close follow-up of older adults who have a history of pneumonia
  B) Allergy screening for elementary school students
  C) A lung health awareness program at a large industrial complex
  D) An anti-smoking campaign in a junior high school

Question 2

When obtaining a health history from a patient with a neurological problem, the nurse is likely to elicit the most valid response from the patient with which question?
 
  a. Do you have any sensations of pins and needles in your feet?
  b. Does the pain radiate from your back into your legs?
  c. Can you describe the sensations you are having in your head?
  d. Do you ever have any nausea or dizziness?


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lcapri7

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C
For patients with suspected neurological conditions, the presence of many symptoms or subjective data may be significant.


abern

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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