Asked by Tierra Whitmore on Sep 25, 2024

When there is evidence that supports a screening for an individual patient but not for the general population, the nurse would expect the United States Preventive Services Task Force Grading to be what?

A) No recommendation for or against
B) Recommends
C) Recommends against
D) Strongly recommends

Preventive Services

Medical services aimed at disease prevention and health promotion to avoid or minimize the impact of disease and disabilities.

Screening

The process of testing or examining individuals for the presence of diseases or conditions before symptoms appear, aimed at early detection and management.

Grading

Grading refers to the process of evaluating and assigning scores or levels of achievement to student work, performance, or proficiency in a subject or skill.

  • Interpret the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) regarding screening for individual patients versus the general population.