Action planning is a process by which organizations develop and implement both short-term and long-term goals. What would be expected in these plans?
a. Identification of the strengths and weaknesses for each objective
b. Identification of the impact on the community
c. Specific responsibilities and timelines for each objective
d. Specific patient population for each objective
C
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A This is not part of the action planning process.
B This is not part of the action planning process.
C Responsibilities and timelines are set for each objective.
D Action planning usually has a more global focus.
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a. Diarrhea b. Projectile vomiting c. Poor appetite d. Constipation
A client who had a barium swallow 4 days earlier calls the nurse in the GI clinic to ask, "Is there anything I can do about my constipation? I have not had a bowel movement since the x-ray, and my stomach is so big that I look pregnant"
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Patients with psychiatric illnesses have adherence rates to their drug regimen between 35% and 60%. To improve adherence in this population, prescribe drugs:
1. With a longer half-life so that missed doses produce a longer taper on the drug curve 2. In oral formulations that are more easily taken 3. That do not require frequent monitoring 4. Combined with patient education about the need to adhere even when symptoms are absent