Author Question: The nurse cares for a patient who is diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The ... (Read 59 times)

lindiwe · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse cares for a patient who is diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The patient is upset and asks the nurse not to share this information with anyone.

The nurse explains to the patient that this must be reported to the local Health department based on which regulation?
a. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
b. Whistleblower's law
c. Good Samaritan Law
d. Mandatory reporting

Question 2

The nurse is implementing a wellness program based on data gathered from a group of low-income seniors living in a housing project. He is using the Wheels of Wellness as a model for his planned interventions.

Which of the following interventions would be appropriate based on this model? Select all that apply.
a. Creating a weekly discussion group focused on contemporary news
b. Facilitating a relationship between local pastors and residents of subsidized housing
c. Coordinating a senior tutorial program for local children at the housing center
d. Establishing an on-site healthcare clinic operating 1 day per week

ms_sulzle · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Mandatory reporting is state law that requires health practitioners to report STIs to reduce the incidences of more people being infected/reinfected. The Good Samaritan Law is designed to protect from liability those people who assist in an emergency situation outside of the workplace. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects those with disabilities from discrimination. Whistleblower's law protects those who report wrongdoing by corporations or others that have the potential to harm others.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D
The Wheels of Wellness model identifies the following dimensions of health: emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, social/family, and occupational. A weekly discussion group stimulates intellectual health. A relationship between local pastors and those living in subsidized housing creates a climate for spiritual health. A tutorial program offered by seniors to local children will facilitate occupational health. An on-site healthcare clinic addresses physical health.