A nurse is educating a patient newly diagnosed with prediabetes about dietary changes. The patient states, “My blood sugar is just a little high – I feel completely fine, so I do not see why I need to make major changes.” According to the Health Belief Model, which nursing action best addresses this barrier?

What items should the patient remove for a barium swallow? (select 2)

The esophagus pierces the diaphragem at vertebra level?

Which of the following should be performed to best demonstrate the esophagus between the hilar region and heart?

A nursing student is reviewing foundational health promotion concepts. Which statements accurately describe health according to contemporary nursing and public health frameworks? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse educator is teaching students that individuals can experience health even in the presence of chronic illness. Which patient situations support this concept? (Select all that apply.)

What is the optimal kVp setting for the left lateral position of the esophagus while the patient drinks barium?

A public health nurse is addressing elevated rates of Type 2 Diabetes in a rural community. The nurse finds that the nearest full-service grocery store is 35 miles away, no farmer’s markets operate in the area, and fast-food restaurants are the only local food options. Residents report wanting to eat healthier but having no access to fresh produce. At which level of the Social Ecological Model does this barrier primarily operate?

A nurse meets with a patient who has been sedentary for years. The patient says, “I know I need to start exercising — my doctor keeps telling me, and I can feel the difference in my energy. I am just not sure I am ready to commit to anything yet.” Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for this patient’s stage of change?

A school nurse administers the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to a healthy 11-year-old student during a routine health visit. Which level of prevention does this best represent?