A(n) __________ or healthcare proxy is the person the client designates to make medical decisions when the client no longer can do so
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Durable power of attorney (DPOA) for healthcare
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A) Altered complete blood count B) Blurred vision C) Dark urine D) Increased urine glucose levels
The nurse educator is reviewing the component of a psychosocial assessment with a group of students. Which definition of psychosocial health is appropriate for the educator to include in the review session?
1. Being emotionally balanced and socially astute. 2. Being mentally stable, physically fit, and psychologically well. 3. Being spiritually and psychologically mature. 4. Being mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually well.
Which statement best describes the lung allocation score (LAS) used to prioritize lung transplant recipients?
a. The LAS is based on lab values, diagnostic tests, and medical diagnosis. b. Lungs from children and adolescents are offered to adults first. c. The LAS is limited to candidates under the age of 65 years. d. The score was developed to estimate 5-year survival rates.
A successful career map was shared during a presentation at a nursing conference. The presenter listed key strategies for building successful career maps. What are the key strategies for building successful care maps?
A) Networking and mentoring B) Creating career maps and marketing C) Networking and marketing D) Mentoring and creating career maps