A nurse is planning a comprehensive health promotion activity to provide community members with a better opportunity to manage their own risk. Which of the following activities would be most appropriate for the nurse to perform?- Skildor

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A nurse is planning a comprehensive health promotion activity to provide community members with a better opportunity to manage their own risk. Which of the following activities would be most appropriate for the nurse to perform?

A. Obtaining blood pressures and cholesterol levels during a screening B. Obtaining blood pressures and family histories during a screening C. Obtaining blood pressures and discussing the importance of exercise during a screening D. Obtaining blood pressures, cholesterol levels, and glucose levels during a screening

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Combining health education with screenings helps individuals make informed decisions about managing their health risks.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is conducting a screening for metabolic syndrome. What response should be made?

A. Anyone who has low blood sugar, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure has this syndrome. B. This syndrome helps predict heart disease. Once diagnosed, medication can be prescribed. C. This syndrome is a warning sign that the person could develop heart disease. Lifestyle changes are recommended. D. Anyone with high cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar has coronary artery disease.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Metabolic syndrome is a risk factor for heart disease and lifestyle changes are the first recommended approach.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is working with a community to increase its awareness about the dangers of lead poisoning. Which of the following provides the best explanation as to why the nurse is performing this action?

A. It is a moral responsibility. B. It is an ethical responsibility. C. It is the role of the nurse. D. It is the right thing to do.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Raising awareness about lead poisoning is both a moral and ethical responsibility to promote health and prevent harm.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is making a final home visit with a family to evaluate the nursing care plan. Which of the following actions would the nurse most likely complete during this visit?

A. Obtain vital signs from all members of the family. B. Ask the family members to state the goals that were previously developed. C. Collect data similar to that which was collected at the initial visit for comparison. D. Educate about the importance of using role relationships to create a healthy family.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: During evaluation, the nurse compares data from the initial visit with the current data to assess the effectiveness of the interventions.

Question 5 of 5

A community health nurse is providing education about the �Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension� (DASH) eating plan. Which of the following recommendations would be included in this presentation?

A. The use of this dietary plan has the same health effects as a daily exercise program. B. The use of this dietary plan will eliminate the need for medication to treat hypertension. C. This dietary plan excludes the consumption of processed foods. D. This dietary plan includes eating greater amounts of fruits and vegetables.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The DASH plan encourages eating more fruits and vegetables to help lower blood pressure.

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