The Nursing Process from Assessment Through Evaluation Is Used to Promote

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nursing process from assessment through evaluation is used to promote a community's health. The process begins with a community assessment. This entails:

• A) A logical, systematic approach to identifying community needs and clarifying problems
• B) Identifying the weaknesses of a community
• C) Performing the core functions of public health nursing
• D) Assessing individual needs within a community

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Definitions:

Diagnostic Criteria

Standardized guidelines used in healthcare to identify and categorize diseases or disorders.

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

A depressive disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest or ability to feel pleasure, unexplained weight loss, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, suicidal thoughts, and either agitation or slowing down. The person must not be suffering from other disorders that may present as depression, such as schizoaffective disorder or a delusional disorder.

Depressive Episode

A period characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and other symptoms that disrupt daily functioning.

Hypomanic

A mood state characterized by persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, but less severe than full-blown mania, often seen in bipolar disorder.