A patient with multiple sclerosis must be fed, bathed, and dressed. The nurse assesses the client to be:
1. disabled.
2. disadvantaged.
3. handicapped.
4. impaired.
4
Feeding oneself, dressing, and bathing are ADLs. The patient is impaired in this regard.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. mealtime insulin B. NPH insulin C. Basal Insulin D. Novolin N insulin
The state regulatory agency may impose a fine on a hospital for which patient safety infraction?
a. Not reporting a patient's change in condition b. Physical abuse to patient by staff c. Not documenting pain management d. Not feeding a confused patient
The emphasis on understanding cultural influence on health care is important because of
a. disability entitlements. b. HIPAA requirements. c. increasing global diversity. d. litigious society.