The nurse plans to use pamphlets to educate newly immigrated clients about diabetes mellitus. Before initiating this education, what priority information should the nurse obtain?

Studies have supported the components of the 15-minute interview as a purposeful, effective, and efficient means of providing family support. The principles of this guideline help keep the interview focused and family centered. Which of the following maximize information gleaned during the family interview?

A community health nurse is tasked with prioritizing the needs of a diverse community. The community faces multiple challenges, including high rates of chronic illness, limited access to healthcare services, and socio-economic disparities. Considering these factors, which of the following approaches would be most effective for the nurse to use in prioritizing the community's needs?

Studies indicate that nurses endure many stressors such as work overload, time pressure, and exposure to infectious disease. These stressors and lead to which type of work hazard?

A nurse is working in the emergency department, and is conducting an interview with a victim of intimate partner abuse. Which step should the nurse take first?

A public health nurse is conducting a home safety assessment for a family living in a community with a high incidence of falls among elderly residents. During the visit, the nurse observes that the home has cluttered walkways, poor lighting in the hallways, and loose rugs in several rooms. The family includes an elderly grandmother who uses a walker and is at increased risk for falls. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend first to improve home safety for the elderly grandmother?

A nurse is providing care to a client from a cultural background different from their own. Which of the following actions demonstrates culturally competent care?

The nurse is interviewing a client who presents with a dislocated shoulder who appears anxious and relies on her partner to answer questions. While the partner is out of the room, which question is most important for the nurse to ask?

A lifeguard at a community pool is responsible for regulating the chlorine level in the water provided by chlorine gas. To which type of hazard is this individual exposed?

An occupational nurse is asked, "What are your primary responsibilities in the workplace?" Which of the following responses would most accurately describe the role of an occupational nurse? (Select all that apply.)

A 55-year-old patient undergoing treatment for advanced cancer expresses feelings of despair and questions the meaning of their illness. The patient identifies as a member of a specific religious community and mentions that they have not been able to participate in their spiritual practices or attend services recently. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to support the patient's spiritual needs?