During an interview with a client planning elective surgery, the client asks the nurse, "What is the advantage of having a preferred provider organization insurance plan?" Which response is best for the nurse to provide?
A) Long-term relationships with healthcare providers are more likely.
B) There are fewer healthcare providers to choose from than in an HMO plan.
C) Insurance coverage of employees is less expensive to employers.
D) An individual can become a member of a PPO without belonging to a group.
Answer: C) Insurance coverage of employees is less expensive to employers.
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Of all the clients who have been scheduled to have a biophysical profile, the nurse should check with the physician and clarify the order for which client?
1. A gravida with intrauterine growth restriction 2. A gravida with mild hypertension of pregnancy 3. A gravida who is post-term 4. A gravida who complains of decreased fetal movement for two days
A 12-year-old boy is diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. When providing client education to the parents of the client, the nurse points out that what is common in clients afflicted with bulimia nervosa?
A) Inpatient hospital treatment B) Physical ailments related to extreme weight loss C) Substance abuse D) Aggression and violence
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is taking two antidepressants and one anxiolytic medication for treatment of depression and anxiety. Which of the following represents a realistic goal?
A) The client will be able to eliminate the anxiolytic medication after learning stress management techniques. B) The client will be able to eliminate two of the three medications within 1 year. C) The client will express satisfaction with his medication regimen. D) The client will experience no side effects.
When turning the patient toward you, you should
A. pull on the patient's wrist and shoulder. B. extend the legs and arms until they are straight. C. place your hip against the bed to add leverage. D. place one hand on the shoulder and one on the hip.