A nursing instructor is preparing a class discussion on case management in maternal and newborn health care. Which of the following would the instructor include as a key component? Select all that apply
A) Advocacy
B) Coordination
C) Communication
D) Resource management
E) Event managed care
A, B, C, D
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With regard to lab tests and diagnostic tests in the hospital after birth, nurses should be aware that
a. All states test for phenylketonuria (PKU), hypothyroidism, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell diseases. b. Federal law prohibits newborn genetic testing without parental consent. c. If genetic screening is done before the infant is 24 hours old, it should be repeated at age 1 to 2 weeks. d. Hearing screening is now mandated by federal law.
A nurse is using a concurrent audit to review documentation following home health visits. Which of the following statements describes why this type of audit is most appropriate in this situation?
a. It is less costly than a retrospective audit. b. It represents the total picture of care that the client receives. c. It provides more accurate data for plan-ning corrective action. d. It identifies problems at the time that care is given.
An individual is subjected to chronic uncontrollable stress. What will be the effect on the client's health if a moderate acute stressor is experienced?
A) None; more important is the number of daily stressors. B) Acute stressors are often insignificant in terms of general health. C) Only chronic stressor impact health. D) An acute stressor can contribute to illness.
The urologist discusses possible treatment options with A.B. Identify three treatment options
for prostate cancer. Watchful waiting: This involves simply monitoring A.B.'s condition and intervening if symptoms become troublesome. Brachytherapy: Radioactive seeds are implanted in the prostate (these people have irritative voiding symptoms [frequency] for months after the procedure), or external beam radiation can be used. Hormone therapy: A PSA is drawn and medications are given based on PSA levels. In some patients, medications are given to shrink the tumor before surgery. Chemotherapy: Systemic cytotoxic chemotherapy might be done for patients whose cancer has metastasized.