A home health nurse is interviewing a client and asks the client, "Have you or your family been exposed to any chemical liquids, fumes, lead, or unusual smells?" Which type of assessment is the nurse conducting?

Mental status assessment

Faith-based assessment

Nutritional assessment

An environmental health assessment

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

This type of assessment involves evaluating a client's exposure to environmental hazards, pollutants, toxins, and other factors that may impact their health. It aims to identify potential environmental risks or exposures that could contribute to illness, injury, or adverse health outcomes.
A.   Mental status assessment focuses on evaluating a client's cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
B.   Faith-based assessment involves exploring a client's religious or spiritual beliefs, practices, and values as they relate to their health and well-being.
C.   Nutritional assessment focuses on evaluating a client's dietary intake, nutritional status, and factors affecting their nutritional health.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Community-level risk factors for child maltreatment are those that are associated with the broader social and environmental context in which families reside.

In communities where, recreational activities for young people are limited, there may be fewer outlets for positive social interactions and constructive use of time, which can potentially increase the risk of negative outcomes

A. "We will use mosquito repellant daily." B. "We will make sure to wear long sleeve shirts and long pants." C. “We will use our antimalarial mediations as directed." D. “We should empty sources of standing water to prevent mosquitos from multiplying

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

D. Mosquitoes breed in standing water, so eliminating these breeding sites can help control the mosquito population and reduce the risk of malaria transmission. This action addresses the environmental factor in the transmission of malaria.

A, B- These statements address the behavioral aspect of the epidemiologic triangle.

C-This statement pertains to the host component of the epidemiologic triangle. Antimalarial medications target the individual's susceptibility to the disease.

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