The nurse practitioner is using the principles of Shared Decision Making when engaging a patient in preventative health options for obesity. Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between shared decision making and patient health?

A nurse practitioner is counseling a 42-year-old male obese patient on starting an exercise program. Which of the following considerations is most important to address?

A nurse practitioner is seeing an 18 female year-old patient for an annual exam. The patient reports she has a new sexual partner and does not use condoms. The patient refuses a pelvic exam. Which of the following is the best next action?

Which of the following is an independent panel established by the federal government to develop evidence based clinical recommendations?

You are seeing a 34-year-old female patient who identifies as LBBTQ. She is hesitant to discuss her healthcare needs. What is one of the primary barriers to health equity faced by LGBTQ patients?

At an annual exam for a 35-year-old female patient the nurse practitioner completes a complete patient history and continues with a physical exam. On examination she notes ecchymosis on her legs and arms. Her next step would be to

You are seeing a 55-year-old male patient for a sore throat today and review his health history. Which of the following is most important to address on this visit?

A mother comes to you with her young son. She has noticed that his forehead looks larger, and his legs seem bowed. On exam, you notice he has scoliosis. His lab work reveals hypocalcemia. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

Studies have shown that shifting the balance of care from curative to preventive or primary care leads to the following?

A nurse practitioner is educating a breastfeeding patient on nutrition. She informs her that which vitamin can become deficient in infants who are exclusively breastfed?