When the home health patient is started on dialysis, the home health nurse refers the patient to a community support group that assists with the adjustments necessary to living with dialysis. Which group offers this service?
a. National Kidney Foundation
b. American Association of Kidney Patients
c. American Red Cross
d. Veterans Administration
ANS: B
The American Association of Kidney Patients offer support to the patient and family as they adapt to living with dialysis.
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a. tachycardia. c. respiratory distress. b. sedation. d. muscle soreness.
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1. When the patient's temperature is normal. 2. During a temperature spike. 3. After the patient is given antibiotics. 4. When the patient is sleeping.
Using SOAP, write a sample documentation entry for this encounter
What will be an ideal response?