The following is a directional hypothesis: "The fewer social supports an elderly person has, the more likely he or she is to be institutionalized."
A) True
B) False
A
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A nurse working in the emergency department who must obtain data to identify the patient's primary care provider should ask the patient about
a. hospital stays. b. low-cost health care providers. c. receiving specialized care aimed at restoring the function of a body part. d. the referring physician, nurse practitioner, or ambulatory care setting.
Which are signs and symptoms of colon cancer?
A. Weight gain B. Rectal bleeding C. Unusual cough D. Change in bowel function E. Decrease medication absorption
A patient demonstrating behaviors associated with acute mania has exhausted the staff by noon. Staff members are feeling defensive and fatigued. Which action will the staff take initially?
a. Confer with the health care provider to consider use of seclusion for this patient. b. Hold a staff meeting to discuss consistency and limit-setting approaches. c. Conduct a meeting with all staff and patients to discuss the behavior. d. Explain to the patient that the behavior is unacceptable.