A nurse is interested in studying the incidence of infant death in a particular city and wants to compare that city's rate to the state's rate. Which state resource should the nurse select to gather this information?

The nurse is documenting the medical history of a young adult client who was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client smokes 2 packs of cigarettes daily and the client's father died of a heart attack at the age of 45. Which annual screening is most important for the nurse include?

A nurse is interested in studying the incidence of infant death in a particular city and wants to compare that city's rate to the state's rate. Which state resource should the nurse select to gather this information?

While reviewing the objectives for "Healthy People 2030," the nurse determines that the community has a significant problem in preventing dental caries among children. To bring about change that addresses this identified community health problem, which is the best place to initiate a prevention program?

The community health nurse believes that immunization rates in a lower-socioeconomic section of the city are probably below the target set by the state health department. Which action should the nurse take first to intervene with this health problem?

A prescription for discharge is written for an elderly client who has asked to be discharged to home. The client lives alone and is able to walk 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.5 meters) with assistance. Which action should the nurse implement first?

Community health nurses are particularly concerned with the spread of communicable diseases such as hepatitis A. Which group of Individuals should the nurse identify as being at greatest risk for contracting this type of hepatitis?

To promote heart healthy eating during a school health fair, the nurse presents information about a "Mediterranean-based" approach to eating. To assess learning, the nurse sponsors a contest and asks the children to create a rhyme that shows foods that should be limited. Which selection should the nurse choose as the winner of the contest?

A middle-aged client presents for an annual health visit at a community clinic. The client is 5 feet 10 inches (177.8 cm) tall, weighs 250 pounds (113.4 kg), and works as an accountant. The client has smoked at least one pack of cigarettes every day for the last 15 years. Which secondary prevention measure should the nurse recommend the client to follow?

The school nurse administers methylphenidate to an adolescent with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). When evaluating the drug's effectiveness, which information is most important for the nurse to review?

A 66-year-old client is retiring and will no longer have health insurance through a place of employment. Which agency should the client be referred to by the employee health nurse for health insurance needs?