A home health nurse is going to visit a new patient for admission to the nurse's care. At the first meeting the nurse is able to meet the entire family. The nurse recognizes some unhealthy characteristics.
Which statement made by the patient would lead the nurse to this conclusion?
a. We all have specific chores that we are responsible for on a daily basis.
b. We allow our 14-year-old to make all of her own decisions.
c. We like to go camping together as a family in the summertime.
d. Our children are actively involved in school-sponsored sports.
Question 2
A patient has chosen to see a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to assist with health promoting activities. Which of the following services provided by the FNP is the best example of a health promotion activity?
a. Teaching about a low-fat diet for a patient with a blood pressure of 136/82
b. Prescribing a cholesterol-lowering medication
c. Scheduling a cardiac stress test
d. Prescribing an anticoagulant for a patient with atrial fibrillation
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
Documenting the health history is a crucial step in providing patient care
Measuring Patient Height
Health care - patient-centered
Other Professionals in Health Care