A Community Health Nurse Prepares for a New Assignment

question 20

Multiple Choice

A community health nurse prepares for a new assignment.She has been assigned census tracts 131 and 132.This large area crosses the border of two towns and includes 4,000 people.What components of the community must the community health nurse assess prior to beginning her new assignment?

• A) Income levels, health status, and relationships among groups
• B) Structure of the tracts, effectiveness of the community, and current status
• C) Number of clients with health problems compared with the number of healthcare providers
• D) Community organizations and beliefs about their role in the community

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobias and anxieties through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation accompanied by relaxation exercises.

Progressive Relaxation

A technique aimed at reducing stress and anxiety by tensing and then relaxing each muscle group in the body.

Aversive Conditioning

A method of behavior modification that involves the use of unpleasant stimuli to reduce or eliminate unwanted behavior.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce anxiety by gradually exposing the patient to the feared object or situation.