Which of the following are barriers to access to health care that may be experienced by rural clients? Select all that apply
A) Adequate numbers and types of providers
B) Unpredictable and hazardous weather conditions
C) Lack of transportation
D) Physical distance between the residence and the location of health care services
E) Less high-tech health care equipment and services available
Ans: B, C, D, E
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a. "It's important to limit your driving to short periods. Sleep deprivation increases your risks for serious accidents.". b. "Sleep deprivation is usually a self-limiting health problem. See your doctor if it lasts more than a year.". c. "Turn the radio on with a soft volume as you prepare for bed each evening. It will help you relax.". d. "Three glasses of wine each evening helps many patients who suffer from sleep deprivation.".
What is located in the cochlea of the inner ear?
A) Semicircular canals B) Labyrinth C) Vestibulocochlear nerve D) Organ of Corti
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a. Change the IV site and notify the provider of the extravasation. b. Contact the provider to suggest using a different chemotherapeutic agent. c. Obtain an order for a topical anesthetic to minimize discomfort. d. Slow the rate of infusion to reduce the patient's discomfort.
The nurse completes the admission process of a client to an acute care facility. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates the communication technique of focusing?
A) "You have been having a great deal of fatigue for the last 3 months." B) "You are hoping to figure out the cause of your extreme fatigue during this hospital stay." C) "You are frustrated because you are too tired to perform normal activities." D) "You are unsure of what helps or prevents your fatigue."