A nurse arranging to transfer a patient to a different unit in the same facility would need to do which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Notify the business office of the transfer.
2. Obtain the physician's order for transfer.
3. Explain the reasons for the transfer to the patient and his or her family.
4. Complete a transfer summary form.
5. Reconcile the patient's list of medications with home medications and any new physician's orders.
ANS: 2, 3, 4, 5
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A patient diagnosed with Bell's palsy is having decreased sensitivity to touch of the involved nerve. What should the nurse recommend to prevent atrophy of the muscles?
A) Blowing up balloons B) Deliberately frowning C) Smiling repeatedly D) Whistling
The administrator of a multihospital healthcare system contacts the National Response Framework (NRF) for help with managing care for victims of a flood. What assistance should the administrator expect to receive from this organization?
: Select all that apply. 1. Standing orders used when caring for victims of a flood 2. Information about local relief agencies available to assist 3. Frequency in which the area has flooded over the last 10 years 4. Amount of time a flood victim can withstand submersion in cold water 5. Names of organizations within the private sector who can help the victims
Pain and worry may affect the patient's ability to sleep.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)