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A New Graduate Has Started Working in a State Other

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A new graduate has started working in a State other than the one in which a nursing education program was located. Which of the following should this nurse consult in order to understand the implications of this change of venue?

Interpret the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) regarding screening for individual patients versus the general population.

Distinguish between levels of prevention and their relevance to health promotion, specifically regarding hypertension and its family history implications.

Understand the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) format and its application in clinical communication.

Identify effective strategies for seeking clarification in patient communication.

Definitions:

Depression

Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Emotional Health

A state of well-being where an individual recognizes their own abilities, can cope with normal stresses of life, and can work productively.

Obstructive Apnea

A sleep disorder marked by pauses in breathing due to the obstruction of the upper airway, often resulting in disrupted sleep.

Central Apnea

Central apnea is a sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep because the brain doesn't send the proper signals to the muscles controlling breathing.