The nurse understands that the patient who would most likely not qualify for admission to the hospital in today's health care climate is the patient with a(n):
a. Wrist fracture.
b. DKA.
c. Dehydration.
d. Acute myocardial infarction.
A
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A An uncomplicated wrist fracture would not require hospitalization.
B This situation would require admission.
C This situation would require admission.
D This situation would require admission.
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A client states, "I haven't left my house for 6 years." Based on this data, which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate for this client?
A) Hematophobia B) Social phobia C) Pathophobia D) Agoraphobia
A toddler is brought to the clinic by the parents who are concerned about bowed legs. The nurse is concerned about a potential vitamin deficiency so will ask the parents if the child consumes which of the following foods?
1. Poultry 2. Milk 3. Bread 4. Citrus fruit
In what way did the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) affect nursing practice? Select all that apply
A. It established a procedure for the client to choose with whom he or she wants information shared. B. All care providers must assist clients in submitting claims for insurance reimbursement. C. All health agencies must tell clients exactly with whom their personal information will be shared. D. All health agencies must help clients establish insurance eligibility. E. All health agencies must ensure that only persons immediately involved in the client's care have access to the client's health records. F. All health care providers must protect client confidentiality by not writing any personal information in their medical record.
Coordinating body movements and posture and helping maintain body equilibrium are the major functions of the ________.
A. cerebellum B. pons C. thalamus D. cerebral cortex