Which interventions are directed toward achieving the goals of integrated health care? (Select all that apply.)
a. The terminally ill patient is referred to a grief counselor.
b. The homeless mentally ill patient is screened for tuberculosis.
c. The new mother is assessed for possible postpartum depression.
d. The diabetic patient is monitored every 3 months with an A1C test.
e. The schizophrenic patient is provided with a yearly flu vaccination.
A, B, C, E
Truly integrated care includes people in primary care settings who have behavioral health problems being identified and treated in primary care settings if possible and people in behavioral health care settings who need routine primary care being identified and treated in behavioral health settings if possible.
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Long-term care facilities provide services to individuals who are not acutely ill and:
a. have no one to care for them b. cannot function independently at home c. have intermittent health care needs d. have at least two or more chronic illnesses
Which of the following statements are true regarding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
A. Individuals suffering from PTSD may display physical manifestations. B. Professional "burnout" is rare secondary to PTSD. C. Critical incident stress management is the only method to deal with PTSD. D. Manifestations of PTSD are purely psychological.
Call 911 if a stroke is suspected
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
When should the nurse collect evaluation data for this expected outcome? "Patient will maintain urine output of at least 30 mL/hour."
a. At the end of the shift b. Every 24 hours c. Every 4 hours d. Every hour