NCLEX-PN

E. Health Screening Health screening involves applying your knowledge of pathophysiology and understanding risk factors associated with ethnicity and specific population or community traits. Here are examples of health screening methods : Blood Sugar Check ●​ Blood sugar levels exceeding 199 mg/dL without fasting or over 125 mg/dL with an 8-hour fasting period indicate the need for a comprehensive evaluation. Blood Pressure Check ●​ Around one-third of individuals with blood pressure readings exceeding 140/90 mmHg are unaware of their condition.

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