Which statement describes the chief goal of a long-term care facility?
a. To offer restorative services
b. To promote individual independence
c. To facilitate achievement of complete au-tonomy
d. To manage medication protocols
B
Promotion of independence is the chief goal, not complete autonomy. Other options are services directed at achieving increased independence.
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A) The daily schedule allows for plenty of peace and calm to promote healing. B) Unit responsibilities are assigned according to client capability to promote increased self-esteem. C) An autocratic form of government exists, with staff assuming authority. D) The individual is the sole focus of therapy.
Your client is being taught to test his blood glucose level. What is an appropriate learning objective for this client?
1. Client will be able to check blood glucose. 2. Client will calibrate glucometer with 100% accuracy at end of teaching session. 3. Client will manage blood glucose in 1 week. 4. Client will check blood glucose in 1 week.
Which statement best represents a core principle of participatory and action research?
A) Community members and the researchers should strive to achieve mutual goals. B) The community health nurse for the research project determines the research agenda. C) The process should be laissez faire and empower the participation of a wide range of community members. D) The relationship between health care experts and community members must be kept confidential.
A patient with multiple myeloma becomes confused and lethargic. The nurse would expect that these clinical manifestations may be explained by diagnostic results that indicate:
A. hyperkalemia B. hyperuricemia C. hypercalcemia D. CNS myeloma