Which one of the following methods of documentation is organized around patient diagnoses rather than around patient information?
A) problem-oriented medical record (POMR)
B) source-oriented record
C) PIE charting system
D) focus charting
A
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At an international nursing conference, many discussions and breakout sessions focused on the World Health Organization (WHO) views on health
Of the following comments made by nurses during a discussion session, which statements would be considered a good representation of the WHO definition? Select all that apply. A) Interests in keeping the elderly population engaged in such activities as book reviews and word games during social time B) Increase in the number of chair aerobics classes provided in the skilled care facilities C) Interventions geared toward keeping the elderly population diagnosed with diabetes mellitus under tight blood glucose control by providing in-home cooking classes D) Providing transportation for renal dialysis patients to and from their hemodialysis sessions E) Providing handwashing teaching sessions to a group of young children
During the course of client care, the 21-year-old client tells the nurse that she had an abortion last year but that no one in her family knows. Which of these terms best describes the situation?
1. Consent 2. Privacy 3. Security 4. Confidentiality
In a situation where the client is reluctant to discuss a given topic, which is the MOST appropriate nursing intervention based on client-centered therapy?
a. Interpret this resistance, and encourage the client to talk about it. b. Drop the topic for now, and bring it up again a few minutes later. c. Verify that the client has difficulty discussing it, and let it rest until the client brings it up again. d. Point out how much the client will benefit from discussing it, and discuss it further.
Which factor has contributed to resistant microbial strains?
A) antibiotic use for bacterial infections B) use of antibiotics in clients with viral infections C) use of topical antibiotics on skin abrasions D) mutation of common disease-causing viruses