Which program helps pay for health care provided to adults 65 years of age and older?
A. Prospective payment
B. Managed care
C. Medicare
D. Diagnosis-related groups
Answer: C
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a physician may be authorized to write a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order in the patient's chart that limits life-extending measures to 1. Tube feeding. 2. Use of a ventilator. 3. Comfort and dignity. 4. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
A patient is scheduled for surgery to remove a tumor of the anterior pituitary. The nurse realizes that which hormones will be affected by this surgery?
Select all that apply. 1. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 2. thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) 3. gonadotropin hormones 4. prolactin 5. oxytocin
The nurse has identified a nursing diagnosis of knowledge deficit regarding the need to monitor blood glucose levels daily. Which of the following statements best reflects the client's under-standing of the need for therapy?
1. Client agrees to test blood glucose levels 4 times a day. 2. Client records blood glucose levels for a 3-week period. 3. Client is observed testing his blood glucose level before breakfast. 4. Client is able to demonstrate the proper technique for performing a finger stick.
The nurse is planning a group session for parents who are beginning infertility evaluation. Which statement should be included in this session?
1. "Infertility can be stressful for a marriage." 2. "The doctor will be able to tell why you have not conceived." 3. "Your insurance will pay for the infertility treatments." 4. "Keep communicating with one another through this process." 5. "Taking a vacation usually results in pregnancy."