HIPAA regulations have posed problems such as inability to access photographs for nurses conducting historical research
A) True
B) False
A
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A patient tells the nurse that he or she does not understand the purpose of capitation. What is the nurse's best response?
a. To provide high-quality care at the highest cost to the hospital, not the patient b. To provide the least expensive care for patients regardless of outcomes c. To build a payment plan that includes the best standards of care at the lowest cost d. To ensure that all patients receive the same care for the same cost in all hospitals
A patient has been admitted to the medical unit from the emergency department with a peripheral IV in situ and normal saline infusing by gravity. How should the nurse best ensure that the patient's ordered solution infuses at the correct rate?
A) Change from gravity infusion to an electronic IV pump. B) Monitor the patient's IV infusion hourly. C) Label the patient's bag of IV solution with a time-calibrated strip of tape. D) Assess the patient often for signs and symptoms of fluid overload.
A student nurse was discussing the subject of incident reports. All of the statements made by the student were accurate until she said:
1. "Incident reports are to be completed in the event of an unusual occurrence or an accident." 2. "An incident report should be completed according to agency policy, including notification of the supervisor and designated personnel." 3. "A copy of the incident report should be filed as part of the involved patient's chart." 4. "An incident report should include what happened, who was involved, witnesses to the event, and treatment provided."
The nurse is caring for a pregnant client. The client's husband has come to the prenatal visit. Which question is best for the nurse to use to assess the adaptation to pregnancy by the father-to-be?
A. "What kind of work do you do?" B. "What furniture have you gotten for the baby?" C. "How moody has your wife been lately?" D. "How are you feeling about becoming a father?"