The client asks the nurse "What is the most common cause of cataracts?" The BEST response by the nurse would be:
a. "Cataracts occur as a result of aging."
b. "Cataracts occur as a result of congenital defects."
c. "Cataracts occur as a result of systemic diseases characterized by metabolic problems."
d. "Cataracts occur as a result of uveitis."
A
A cataract occurs when the lens or its capsule loses its transparency; it becomes cloudy, and visual impairment results. Cataracts are usually associated with aging. Treatment is surgical removal of the lens and implantation of an intraocular lens when significant visual loss has occurred. Most eye surgery is performed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis. The client must have a driver available to provide transportation home.
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a. Children are unlikely to notice their grandmother's absence if no one reminds them. b. Young children often understand that other people die, but do not equate it with themselves. c. The children's response will depend entirely on whether they have been acquainted with death before this. d. Children can understand the concept of a higher being much like adults can.
Which of the following is used for clients with specific diagnoses who may have high-use patterns, noncompliance issues, cost caps, or threshold expenses?
a. Utilization management b. Case management c. Disease management d. Demand management
If a patient has been drinking hot coffee, how long should you wait before taking the temperature orally?
A. 5 minutes B. 15 minutes C. 20 minutes D. 30 minutes
A nurse works full-time on the oncology unit at the hospital and works part-time on weekends giving immunizations at the local pharmacy. While giving an injection on a weekend, the nurse caused injury to the patient's arm and is now being sued
How will the hospital's malpractice insurance provide coverage for this nurse? a. It will provide coverage as long as the nurse followed all procedures, protocols, and policies correctly. b. The hospital's malpractice insurance covers this nurse only during the time the nurse is working at the hospital. c. As long as the nurse has never been sued before this incident, the hospital's malpractice insurance will cover the nurse. d. The hospital's malpractice insurance will provide approximately 50% of the coverage the nurse will need.