The nurse reminds the patient that successful rehabilitation of spinal cord–injured persons has been enhanced over the last 10 years by the advent of new (select all that apply):
1. technologically advanced assistive aids.
2. rehabilitation personnel.
3. development of trauma centers.
4. health insurance.
5. rapid transport of victims.
1, 3, 5
The development of new assistive aids, the development of decentralized trauma centers, and the rapid transport of victims have increased rehabilitation potential. Rehabilitation personnel and health insurance are not new.
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A nursing student has taught a colleague that nursing practice is not limited to hospital settings, explaining that nurses are now working in ambulatory health clinics, hospice settings, and homeless shelters and clinics
What factor has most influenced this increased diversity in practice settings for nurses? A) Population shift to more rural areas B) Shift of health care delivery into the community C) Advent of primary care clinics D) Increased use of rehabilitation hospitals
When a nurse selects interventions to assist the patient to meet the needs demonstrated, the nurse is in which phase of the nursing process?
a. Assessment b. Planning c. Implementation d. Evaluation
Which variable has a major influence on a community's health?
a. Behavior choices made by persons in the community b. Number of health care providers and hospitals in the community c. Quality of the public safety officers (police officers, firefighters, etc.) d. The number and credentials of public health officials in the community
The client with urge incontinence is BEST treated by which approach?
a. Encouraging a fluid intake of 3,000 mL/day. b. Restricting fluid intake to 1,000 mL/day. c. Strengthening the perineal muscles with Kegel exercises. d. Taking anticholinergic medications as ordered.