The nurse is asking a client to describe his current health status. Which statement is true regarding health?
a. The absence of disease indicates the client is healthy.
b. Health is a global term referring to every aspect of a person's life.
c. Health exists independently of culture.
d. The health of an individual is defined by the caregiver.
Question 2
A client has identified a need to improve his nutrition. What will be the best way to develop goals and interventions to address this client's identified need?
a. The nurse should decide the goals and interventions then explain them to the client.
b. The client should decide the goals then collaborate with the nurse to determine interventions.
c. The goals and interventions should be decided with the nurse and client together, but must be approved by the physician.
d. The goals and interventions should be based on the nurse's priorities.
Patients should be encouraged to bring to their health care visit all the substances that they take,
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Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
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A health care professional taking a radial pulse and common pulse points.
Apply the substance to the client’s upper chest.