An aging population, an overburdened welfare system, and a cost conscious U.S. Congress exerting its influence on the health care system are all examples of ____ changes
a. Social
b. Cultural
c. Environmental
d. Technological
A
These are all examples of social changes that affect today's health care system. Cultural changes are exhibited in the population served in the health care setting; the environment refers to the health care setting; and technological advances guide the level of care and the way care is delivered.
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A) is more common in persons under age 50. B) responds well to surgical treatment. C) is a chronic, progressive, neurological disease affecting movement. D) is diagnosed by changes observed on a CT scan of the brain.
The focus of the restorative care nurse is best defined as
a. prevention of illness b. cure of disease c. optimal health function and quality of life for the patient d. family involvement with provision of care
An Emergency Department nurse asks, "I have read that sexual abuse affects women in different ways. Are there any research findings that I should be aware of?" Select all that apply
A) Women who have been sexually assaulted experience feelings of anger and resentment towards women who haven't. B) Women who have been sexually assaulted become overly religious to cope with their situation. C) Women who have been sexually assaulted more than once tend to use more illegal substances. D) Women experiencing sexual assaults have a higher frequency of murder threats towards them. E) Suicidal ideation increases with repeated sexual assaults.
A tearful, anxious patient at the outpatient clinic reports, "I should be dead." The initial task of the nurse conducting the assessment interview is to:
a. assess lethality of suicide plan. b. encourage expression of anger. c. establish rapport with the patient. d. determine risk factors for suicide.