Which of the following factors is one of the goals of managed care?
A) Preventing illness through the screening and promotion of health activities
B) Improving training of healthcare professionals
C) Eliminating health disparities among segments of the population
D) Providing hospice or home hospice care
A
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Which of the following would be the best explanation for the purpose of open visiting hours? Select all that apply. A) To better provide rest and quiet B) To strengthen the relationship between the family and health care provider C) To control the number of visitors for a patient D) To provide an undisturbed environment E) To decrease the patient's anxiety F) To increase the satisfaction of the family with the experience
The nursing staff is reviewing standards of care, standardized care plans, protocols, policies, and procedures for a multi-system health care facility. Why are these documents important to the nursing staff when providing client care?
1. To make sure all clients have the same type of care 2. To ensure that minimally accepted standards of care are met 3. To promote efficient use of the nurse's time 4. To eliminate care disparities among clients 5. To minimize health care costs
The emergency department triage nurse is assessing a child who has a history of a cough and nasal congestion for the last three days. When assessing patency of the nares, the nurse notes that the child is unable to breathe through the right nostril. Which interpretation of the assessment data by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A. Normal for a child. B. A result of sinusitis. C. A result of chronic allergies. D. Produced by severe nasal inflammation or obstruction.
The nurse is teaching a patient how to use a cane. Which information will the nurse include in the teaching session?
a. Place the cane at the top of the hip bone. b. Place the cane on the stronger side of the body. c. Place the cane in front of the body and then move the good leg. d. Place the cane 10 to 15 inches in front of the body when walking.