In the secondary heath care environment, which of the following is(are) the priority(ies) for the RN?
a. Ensure more independence in self-care ability.
b. Avoid complications as the patient progresses through the illness state.
c. Change the medical plan of care according to her assessments.
d. a and b
D
Acute health care requirements vary with the progress of the disease either toward a cure or through complications that can occur. The RN uses information from many different sources to identify potential and actual problems with the patient's progress. The overall focus is to prevent complications while promoting a higher level of health.
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