Which of the following conditions promote a therapeutic community? (Select all that apply.)
1. The unit schedule includes unlimited free time for personal reflection.
2. Unit responsibilities are assigned according to client capabilities.
3. A flexible schedule is determined by client needs.
4. The individual is the sole focus of therapy.
5. A democratic form of government exists.
2, 5
Rationale: A therapeutic community is promoted when unit responsibilities are assigned according to client capability and a democratic form of government exists. Therapeutic communities are structured and provide therapeutic interventions that focus on communication and relationship-development skills.
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1. "I want to be tested to see if I have it as well." 2. "I knew something was not right." 3. "I wish we had not had children." 4. "What could we have done to prevent it?"
What is the opening called where the colon is brought out through an abdominal incision?
a. stoma c. peristomal b. anastamosis d. polyposis
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a. Steatorrhea b. Polycythemia c. Malnutrition d. Melena stools e. Foul-smelling stools
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1. Increase respiratory rate and FiO2. 2. Increase IV fluids. 3. Add positive end expiratory pressure. 4. Decrease the respiratory rate and FiO2.