The most important competency in community nursing is which of ...

[audragclark]

The most important competency in community nursing is which of the following?
 
  A. Caregiver
  B. Case manager
  C. Educator
  D. Risk manager

Question 2

Mrs. Falstaff, a 29-year-old mother of five children, is admitted to the hospital for abdominal pain. As a nurse admits Mrs. Falstaff, she asks a series of questions before performing a physical assessment.
 
  When asking Mrs. Falstaff about the history of her illness, Mr. Falstaff, who has accompanied his wife, answers all the nurse's questions. As the admission process progresses and the nurse gathers subjective data, the nurse requests that Mr. Falstaff allow his wife to answer the questions. The nurse does this because she believes that:
  A. Mr. Falstaff is exhibiting abusive behavior.
  B. Mr. Falstaff is being obnoxious.
  C. Mrs. Falstaff is the best source of information.
  D. Mr. Falstaff is too controlling of his wife.

[medine]

Answer to Question 1

A
Most important is the caregiving role. In the community setting a nurse manages and cares for the community. Using the nursing process and critical thinking skills, a nurse develops appropriate, individualized nursing care for specific patients and their families. In addition, the nurse individualizes care within the context of the patient's community to achieve long-term successful health care outcomes.

Answer to Question 2

C
A patient is usually the best source of information. A patient who is alert and answers questions appropriately provides the most accurate information about health care needs, lifestyle patterns, present and past illnesses, perception of symptoms, and changes in activities of daily living.

[audragclark]

Excellent

[softEldritch]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it