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asmith134

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A nurse teaching a wellness class is covering the warning signs of stroke. A client asks, What's the most important thing for me to remember? The nurse states:
 
  1. Know your family history..
   2. Keep a list of your medications..
   3. Be alert for sudden weakness or numbness..
   4. Call 911 if you notice a gradual onset of paralysis or confusion..

Question 2

A nurse is completing a community assessment and must understand where the main health facilities are located and how many residents in the community are welfare recipients. The best source for this information would be which of the following?
 
  1. Police department
   2. City health planning board
   3. County health department
   4. State census data


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

3. Be alert for sudden weakness or numbness..

Rationale:
Warning signs of stroke include sudden weakness, numbness, paralysis, loss of speech, confusion, dizziness, unsteadiness, and loss of balancethe key word is sudden. Family history and past medical history can be indicators for risk, but they are not warning signs of stroke. Gradual onset of symptoms is not indicative of a stroke.

Answer to Question 2

3. County health department

Rationale:
The county health department would be able to supply information about location of health facilities, occupational health programs, numbers of health professionals, numbers of welfare recipients, and so on. The police department has statistics regarding incidence of crime, vandalism, and drug addiction. The city health planning board has information about health needs and practices. The state census data describe population composition and characteristics.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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