Which statement best describes continuity of care?
A) Care provided to a patient following hospital discharge
B) Care provided to a patient by one physician
C) Care given from admission to discharge and beyond
D) Care provided by an outpatient clinic to multiple patients
C
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A three-year-old child is suspected of having Hirschsprung's disease. Which assessment factors would support such a medical diagnosis?
1. Clay-colored stools and dark urine 2. History of early passage of meconium in the newborn period 3. History of chronic, progressive constipation and failure to gain weight 4. Continual bouts of foul-smelling diarrhea
A hospital system is implementing an electronic health record. The facility conducts education and training for nursing staff, medical staff, and ancillary staff over a period of 6 months. This is an example of:
a. emergent change. b. planned change. c. transformation. d. innovation.
The most important approach that a nurse manager can take with an emotionally troubled employee is to:
a. Act as a therapist for the employee. b. Adjust the standard of care to assist the employee. c. Assist the employee in obtaining profes-sional help. d. Adjust the employee's work schedule to decrease stress.
The pediatric nurse is aware that the most common site for a rhabdosarcoma is the:
A) head. B) chest. C) abdomen. D) genitourinary organs.