What Should the Nurse First Assess When Preparing to Teach

question 17

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse first assess when preparing to teach a patient and/or caregiver how to read a thermometer?

• A) Patient's actual temperature
• B) Patient's ability to manipulate the thermometer
• C) Caregiver's temperature
• D) Patient's ability to take a pulse and respiratory rate

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:

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