Which element is usually excluded in the current trend toward decentralized health care?
a. Provision of care on an outpatient basis
b. Emphasis on the cure of illness
c. Promotion of responsible self-care prac-tices
d. Cost containment measures by health-care providers
B
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A) Apply heat for the first 24 to 48 hours after the injury. B) Maintain the ankle in a dependent position. C) Exercise hourly by performing rotation exercises of the ankle. D) Keep an elastic compression bandage on the ankle.
The home health nurse uses the Omaha System for planning care and is able to evaluate the client's health status with the portion of that tool known as
a. Assessment and Analysis. b. Intervention Scheme. c. Problem Classification. d. Problem Rating Scale.
A nurse is assessing a sedated patient whose respiratory rate has fallen below 12 respirations per minute. The nurse identifies this condition as
1. Eupnea. 2. Bradypnea. 3. Tachypnea. 4. Apnea.
A resident is on bedrest. Before the person gets out of bed, you need to position her in:
a. Sims' position b. The lateral position c. The prone position d. Fowler's position