Although all of the following are factors to consider when caring for patients with limited income, which one is the most important?
A) basic human needs may go unmet
B) limited access to reliable transportation
C) decreased access to healthcare services
D) risk for increased incidence of disease
A
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1. Have the step-parent sign the informed consent. 2. Have the patient sign the informed consent. 3. Obtain the custodial parent's signature on the informed consent. 4. Solicit the signature of the noncustodial parent on the informed consent.
The likelihood of your diagnosis being related to your findings is dependent on:
a. the number and magnitude of the present-ing problems. b. the prevalence of both in the particular population. c. your ability to validate your first impres-sion. d. your experience with the particular condi-tion.
As the field of nursing grows and develops, there are pioneers who stand out as leaders of change. The first pediatric nurse practitioner is one such visionary. Who is credited with being the first pediatric nurse practitioner?
A) Loretta Ford B) Mary Wakefield C) Martha Franklin D) Lavinia Dock
An Asian woman comes to the clinic with a complaint of back pain. During the history, she tells the nurse that she usually uses acupuncture for her pain. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "When have you used acupuncture, and what effects did it have?" b. "Acupuncture is good for some problems, but for major illnesses it's best to use medications." c. "Why did you use acupuncture?" d. "I have heard that many Asian people use acupuncture."