A 73-year-old patient who suffered a stroke is being transferred from the acute care hospital to a nursing home for ongoing care because she is unable to care for herself at home
Which type of loss is this patient most likely experiencing?
a. Environmental loss
b. Internal loss
c. Perceived loss
d. Psychological loss
ANS: A
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The nurse is instructing an older female patient on reproductive cancer screenings. Which information would the nurse include in this teaching?
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The nurse manager at a cardiac rehabilitation unit was asked to select a care delivery model. Which of the following methods would be the most cost-effective?
a. Functional method b. Case management method c. Primary care method d. Team method
A nurse has designed an individualized nursing care plan for a patient, but the patient is not meeting the goals. Further assessment reveals that the patient is not following through on many items
Which action by the nurse would be best for determining the cause of the problem? a. Assess whether the actions were too hard for the patient. b. Determine whether the patient agrees with the care plan. c. Question the patient's reasons for not following through. d. Reevaluate data to ensure the diagnoses are sound.