A home health care nurse makes an initial visit to a client and determines that the client meets the criteria for services with Medicare reimbursement. The nurse understands that this service will be reimbursed for which period?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 120 days
B
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A) 4 to 6 hours a day for 6 months B) Daily for 2 to 3 months after the injury C) Continuously for at least 1 year after the injury D) For 1 year after the injury while sleeping
The nurse explains that treatment with amantadine (Symmetrel) will:
a. prevent viral pneumonia if taken regularly. b. stop viral spread of avian flu if taken at the first signs and symptoms of disease. c. lessen the severity of type A flu symptoms if taken within 48 hours of exposure. d. reduce irritation of bronchitis if taken weekly.
A nurse on duty in the pediatric ward notices an unidentified person carrying a baby in
her arms. The baby is dressed in hospital garb. What immediate action should the nurse take? A) Notify the facility's security personnel B) Alert the supervisor and call "Code Pink" C) Report to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) D) Notify the local police
One of the first priorities for a nurse caring for a patient with anemia should include:
a. hydration at 2 times fluid maintenance b. implement energy conservation interventions c. be sure there is an order for PT to help the child regain mobility and energy d. none of the above