A nurse is caring for an elderly patient who was admitted after sustaining a fall at home. When creating a care plan for the patient, she requests that the doctor order a home health visit to assess for home safety and medication compliance
In addition, the nurse is concerned about the nutri-tion of the patient and requests a dietitian evaluation. The nurse is demonstrating which of the following leadership skills? a. Care provider
b. Business principles
c. Care coordination
d. Change management
C
Care coordination is the delivery of nursing services that involves the organization and coordina-tion of complex activities. The nurse uses managerial and leadership skills to facilitate delivery of quality care.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. Obtain blood samples for DNA analysis. b. Schedule the patient for yearly colonoscopy. c. Provide preoperative teaching about total colectomy. d. Discuss lifestyle modifications to decrease cancer risk.
A person becomes sexually aroused by dressing in the clothes of the other sex. The person is a:
a. Homosexual b. Lesbian or gay man c. Transsexual d. Transvestite
What effect do amphetamines have on the human body?
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