Which Is an Appropriate Action of the Community-Based Nurse When

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which is an appropriate action of the community-based nurse when functioning in the role of case manager?

• A) The nurse calculates the immunization rate for junior high-school students in the district.
• B) The nurse arranges for a transportation service to take the patient to physician appointments.
• C) The nurse uses therapeutic touch to help relieve the patient's chronic low back pain.
• D) The nurse helps the patient to sit upright and use pursed lip breathing during periods of dyspnea.

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:

Behavioral Changes

Modifications or adjustments in individual actions or reactions to better adapt to environmental or internal stimuli.

Social Support

The assistance and comfort provided by friends, family, and others, which can be emotional, informational, or tangible, contributing significantly to an individual's coping and well-being.

Immune Functioning

The performance and health of the immune system in protecting the body against diseases and pathogens.

Social Support

Assistance and comfort received from friends, family, and others, contributing significantly to an individual's coping and well-being.