You are caring for a patient who has just been given a 6-month prognosis. The patient states that he would like to die at home. The patient's care needs are unable to be met in a home environment
In collaboration with the care team, what might you suggest as an alternative?
A) Discuss a referral for rehabilitation hospital.
B) Panel the patient for a personal care home.
C) Discuss a referral for acute care.
D) Discuss a referral for hospice care.
D
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An expectant couple desire to determine their compatibility with a care provider. They ask the nurse for assistance. Which question should be addressed first?
1. "Can my children attend the birth?" 2. "If I have a cesarean birth, can my husband attend?" 3. "What is your philosophy of birth?" 4. "What percentage of your patients have episiotomies?"
A primary healthcare system that provides holistic health-related services within the context of people's daily lives and is directed towards a specific group within the geographical neighbourhood is referred to as:
a. community-based healthcare. b. primary healthcare. c. preventative healthcare. d. integrated healthcare.
Even though new research and developments are occurring at a historically rapid pace, there are still large gaps in peoples' knowledge about certain subjects
What subjects still have large gaps in people's knowledge concerning environmental health? A) How certain contaminants affect human chronic disease progression B) How to assess exposures to contaminants C) How the environment influences cancer occurrence D) How to live as individuals and maintain a healthy lifestyle
The disaster-related responsibilities of the American Red Cross include
1. Evacuation of victims. 2. Offering financial loan programs and long-term relief. 3. Providing food and shelter. 4. Restoring utilities.