Part of the care manager role is in helping to orchestrate the many parts of the medical plan of care
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More than one physician may be managing different medical problems for one patient. The RN must understand each of these roles and be able to communicate information to whichever phy-sician has a need for it, averting time delays and minimizing physician frustration.
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An older patient just learning of having a terminal illness begins to cry. Which statement or question should the nurse make to facilitate the patient's spiritual health?
A) "Remember that everything in life, even the bad things, happens for a reason.". B) "Is there anything in your spiritual beliefs or practices that might bring you comfort at this time?" C) "It's not appropriate for me to pray with you, but would you like me to arrange a visit from the chaplain?" D) "It's likely best for you to try to focus on what is going right in your life, even though that's likely hard right now.".
The implementation team is reviewing the upcoming plans for the information system. Which strategy might cause problems during implementation?
A) Once the committee has given information to the vendor regarding system needs, a small addition is requested. B) An open system is set up so that software upgrades can be implemented quickly and easily. C) The vendor is asked to fully customize the information system for a specialty organization. D) The committee verifies that the vendor provides annual maintenance with an additional contract.
The patient says, "I think I am allergic to something in my house. I feel better when I am away for a few days.". What should the nurse suggest?
1. "You might want to keep your dog outside.". 2. "You might want to consider having allergy testing done.". 3. "You should remove dust by vacuuming your house every day and getting rid of your drapes and decorative pillows.". 4. "You should consider having your home professionally cleaned.".
The radiology department has requested that the hospital purchase a new mammogram machine. This equipment would be included in which of the following budgets?
a. Operational budget c. Construction budget b. Capital budget d. Balanced budget