Which of the following phrases is characteristic of case management as a method of healthcare delivery?
A) brings healthcare to where people live and work
B) essentially the same method as primary care
C) planned and monitored by patients themselves
D) maximize positive outcomes and contain costs
D
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Which of the following statements best exemplifies a holistic approach to nursing care? A) "Our goal is to keep you pain-free to the best of our ability, so don't hesitate to request additional pain medications.". B) "I will raise the possibility of palliative radiation treatment when your oncologist is next in.". C) "I'm wondering what feelings you have around being at this stage of your life.". D) "I'll make sure that both the social worker and physical therapist come by in the next day or so.".
The employee health nurse is providing care to an employee who was injured on the job. The client has a history of drug addiction and is currently enrolled in a 12-step recovery program
In order to determine whether the employee was impaired at the time of the accident, which diagnostic tool will the nurse use? A) Liver enzymes B) Stool guaiac C) Urine toxicology testing D) Hair testing
After spinal fusion surgery the nurse should check for signs of what?
a. Seizure activity b. Increased intracranial pressure c. Impaired color, sensitivity, and movement to the lower extremities d. Impaired pupillary response during neurologic checks
A nurse is conducting a family assessment and asks the following question: "How, as a family, do you deal with disappointments or stressful changes that occur and affect the members of your family?" The nurse is trying to identify which of the
following? 1. Potential for violence 2. Family coping mechanisms 3. Family leaders 4. Family tasks