Outline the main psychosocial influences that impact health
Psychosocial influences include knowledge, the value an individual places on their health and their perceived risk of disease, and self-efficacy. Healthy eating efforts also need to be sensitive to additional psychosocial influences such as the meaning of food and food preferences.?
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A. Clean up debris and take written notes B. Collect evidence and present it in court C. Determine cause and collect information D. Be interviewed or provide testimony in court
SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the following question(s).Your patient is a 74-year-old woman with diabetes who presents with altered mental status, cool skin, abnormal pulse, and muscle stiffness. Her son called 911 when he arrived at her home and found her in this condition. You notice that the thermostat is set to 58 degrees F. Her son tells you that she doesn't like to turn up the heat because fuel is so expensive.The nearest hospital is a mile away. The ambulance is ready for transport. What should you do?
A. Assess her pulse for 35 to 40 seconds to be sure she is still alive. B. Have the patient drink a hot cup of tea before getting into the ambulance. C. Do not delay transport to provide active rewarming. D. Provide rewarming before transporting the patient to the hospital.