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Question 1 of 5

A community health nurse is helping a group of nursing students plan a tertiary prevention program for a local community clinic that serves a majority Hispanic population. Which service project meets the requirement of a tertiary prevention program and would best serve this population?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Tertiary prevention focuses on managing and improving health outcomes for existing conditions, such as diabetes.

Question 2 of 5

During a home health visit the nurse notices that an older male client with type 2 diabetes mellitus is wearing loose cloth slippers. The client reports that he cannot comfortably wear other shoes because his toenails get in the way. The nurse inspects the clients feet and finds long thick nails that curl down under some of the toes. Which action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Scheduling an appointment with a podiatrist ensures that the client receives professional foot care.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is teaching a group of new mothers about infant care. Which topic should the nurse prioritize?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Recognizing signs of dehydration is crucial for ensuring the health and well-being of infants.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse notices that the influenza immunization rate is much lower for certain demographic groups than for others. Which intervention is likely to be most useful in increasing the rates of immunization in the underserved community groups?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Conveniently located clinics in target neighborhoods increase accessibility and are likely to boost immunization rates.

Question 5 of 5

An older female client tells the home health nurse that she has no money, and since she does not deserve to eat, she has not asked anyone to bring her food. What information is most important for a nurse to obtain?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Assessing for suicidal ideation is critical to ensure the client's immediate safety.

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During a home visit, the nurse observes that an elderly client has a cluttered living environment and poor lighting. What should the nurse do first?

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