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shofmannx20

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A public health nurse has been asked to participate in an initiative that is aimed at promoting the use of ergonomics. What is the most likely goal of this initiative?
 
  A) To promote rehabilitation among postsurgical clients
  B) To promote comfort and health in workplace settings
  C) To reduce the health consequences of chronic disease
  D) To increase older adults' awareness of the importance of mobility

Question 2

A nurse had learned that more than 8 of Americans are currently living with diabetes mellitus. This statistic represents what epidemiological concept?
 
  A) Morbidity
  B) Mortality
  C) Distribution
  D) Onset



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gstein359

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Answer to Question 1

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Ergonomics is defined as the field of engineering science devoted to promoting comfort, performance, and health in the workplace. The principles are certainly consistent with the other health goals that are listed, but the primary focus is on the workplace.

Answer to Question 2

A
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Morbidity is the incidence of a specific disease, disorder, or injury and refers to the rate or numbers of people affected. Mortality denotes the number of people who died from a particular disease or condition. Onset and distribution are not concepts that are central to epidemiology.




shofmannx20

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


coreycathey

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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