The 80-year-old woman who is recovering from a stroke is being sent to a skilled care facility. She is concerned about the expense
The nurse can decrease anxiety by explaining that Medicare will cover extended-care facility costs for what period of time?
a.
A period of 30 days
b.
A period of 45 days for physical therapy
c.
A period of 100 days for needed skilled care
d.
Until she is able to be discharged home
ANS: C
Medicare will cover skilled care costs for 100 days. After 100 days, the resident must revert to private pay or ancillary long-term care insurance.
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a. By decreasing a woman's pain sensitivity b. By reducing blood flow to the uterus c. By increasing the ability to tolerate pain d. By enhancing maternal pushing through greater muscle tension
A hospital laboratory technician is performing routine blood analysis as part of an inpatient's assessment and is examining the sample in a test tube following processing in a centrifuge and the addition of an anticoagulant
Which of the following observations would the technician most likely interpret as an anomaly? A) The bottom layer of blood in the tube accounts for around one third of the total volume. B) The middle layer of cells appears white to gray in color. C) The top layer of cells is too thin to visualize without microscopy. D) The yellowish fluid on the top of the sample appears to constitute around one half of the total volume.
Assess the given levels of evidence and choose the one most important when evaluating the strength of a research study
a. Level 3 evidence indicates that specific-quality criteria were met. b. Level 1 evidence implies an association with specific criteria. c. Level 1 evidence indicates that specific-quality criteria were met. d. Level 2 evidence implies a reliable association with specific criteria.
At the completion of genetic testing it has been determined that a patient's baby will have Down syndrome. What should the nurse say to the patient after learning this information?
A. "You are young enough to be able to handle the baby's challenges." B. "It does not matter if the baby has problems; all life is precious." C. "I realize that this news is difficult for you. Is there anything that I can do to help you at this time?" D. "It's not too late to consider ending the pregnancy."