After assessing the health care needs of an elementary school, the nurse determines that an increased prevalence of pediculosis capitis is a priority problem. The nurse develops a 2-month program with the goal to eradicate the condition in the school. The program includes educational pamphlets sent home to parents and regular assessment of children by the school nurse. What action should the nurse implement to evaluate the effectiveness of the program?
- A. evaluate the teachers' ability to identify pediculosis capitis 2 months after initiation of the program
- B. conduct an initial examination of each child in the school to obtain baseline data
- C. survey parents 3 weeks after pamphlets are sent home to assess their understanding of the condition
- D. measure the prevalence of pediculosis capitis among the children after four months
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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A nurse is developing a community health education program focused on preventing childhood obesity. Which intervention should be prioritized?
- A. creating a school-based exercise program
- B. distributing educational pamphlets on healthy eating
- C. organizing a community health fair
- D. partnering with local restaurants to offer healthy meal options
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
The healthcare provider is caring for a client with a chest tube. Which intervention is most important to include in the plan of care?
- A. Maintain continuous suction on the chest tube.
- B. Clamp the chest tube during client movement.
- C. Ensure that the chest tube is clamped for at least 8 hours each day.
- D. Keep the collection chamber below the level of the chest.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping the collection chamber below the level of the chest is crucial in caring for a client with a chest tube. This positioning helps ensure proper drainage of fluids and prevents complications such as backflow of drainage into the chest cavity. Option A is incorrect as continuous suction can lead to excessive drainage and tissue damage. Option B is incorrect as clamping the chest tube during client movement can cause a buildup of pressure and compromise proper drainage. Option C is incorrect because clamping the chest tube for extended periods can impede the drainage process, leading to potential complications.
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
- A. I will need to monitor my blood sugar levels daily.
- B. I will follow a diet low in carbohydrates.
- C. I will rotate the injection sites for my insulin.
- D. I will exercise regularly to help manage my diabetes.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to receive that is at least likely to exacerbate asthma?
- A. Pindolol (Visken)
- B. Carteolol (Ocupress)
- C. Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor)
- D. Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
The nurse is developing a program to educate parents on the importance of childhood immunizations. Which topic should be prioritized?
- A. the benefits of immunizations
- B. the potential side effects of vaccines
- C. the immunization schedule
- D. ways to comfort children during vaccinations
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.