What is one of the most significant trends in health care today?
A) increased length of hospital stays
B) shift from hospitals to community-based care
C) emphasis on disease management
D) narrowing of the areas for nursing practice
Ans: B
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The shift to community-based care is related to the public's desire to participate more actively in health care decisions, issues, and choices.
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A) Assessing a client more than once per shift B) Listening to the physician explain the benefits and risks of a procedure as they are being explained to the client C) Reporting that he/she has witnessed a coworker using controlled substances when working D) Altering a client's record
A patient reports finding information about a health problem on Wikipedia. The nurse should realize that which of the following describes a wiki?
A) A shared online resource B) Social media site C) A pop-up D) SPAM
The nurse coming on duty received in report that the client's lung sounds were clear to auscultation in all lobes. The nurse coming on heard moderate-intensity and moderate-pitch "blowing" sounds between the scapulae and lateral to the sternum at the first and second intercostal spaces when doing her own assessment. Which should the nurse do next?
A. Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe. B. Notify the healthcare provider of abnormal breath sounds. C. Document assessment findings as normal breath sounds. D. Raise the head of the bed to allow maximum air excursion.