To What Extent Should the Patient with a Physical Disability

question 20

Multiple Choice

To what extent should the patient with a physical disability or emotional disorder be involved in providing health history information to the health professional?

• A) The patient should be present during information collection but should not be addressed directly.
• B) All information should be collected from past records and family members while the patient is in another room.
• C) The patient should be involved only when you sense that he or she may feel ignored.
• D) The patient should be fully involved to the limit of his or her ability.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Tranquilizers

Medications used to reduce tension or anxiety, often by depressing the central nervous system.

Barbiturates

A class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, often used for their sedative and anxiolytic effects.

Depressants

A category of drugs that reduce the activity of the central nervous system, leading to effects such as relaxation, sedation, and decreased alertness.

Hypnosis

A trance-like state of focused attention and increased suggestibility, with diminished peripheral awareness, often used for therapeutic purposes.