A Visiting Nurse Is Making an Initial Home Visit for a Patient

question 11

Multiple Choice

A visiting nurse is making an initial home visit for a patient who has many chronic medical problems.Which type of database is most appropriate to collect in this setting?

• A)A follow-up database to evaluate changes at appropriate intervals
• B)An episodic database because of the continuing,complex medical problems of this patient
• C)A complete health database because of the nurse's primary responsibility for monitoring the patient's health
• D)An emergency database because of the need to rapidly collect information and make accurate diagnoses

Understand and apply regression analysis in predicting outcomes based on given data.

Interpret regression analysis results, including coefficients and R-squared values.

Recognize different possible cause-and-effect relationships in a given scenario.

Apply statistical reasoning to assess associations between variables in studies.

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Definitions:

Asthma

A chronic respiratory condition marked by episodes of airway constriction, causing wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

Structured Exercise Program

A planned sequence of physical activities designed to improve fitness, health, or achieve specific physical goals.

Exercise-related Precautions

Measures taken to prevent injuries or adverse health effects during physical activity, especially for individuals with certain health conditions.

Resting 1-2 Days

The recommended period of downtime to allow the body to recover and heal after exercise or strenuous physical activity.