A patient was hospitalized for a reaction to a psychotropic medication. A new medication was prescribed, and the patient was monitored for 24 hours
During pre-discharge planning, the case manager learned that the patient received a notice of eviction on the day of admission. Select the most appropriate action for the case manager. a. Cancel the patient's discharge from the hospital.
b. Contact the landlord who evicted the patient to further discuss the situation.
c. Arrange a temporary place for the patient to stay until new housing can be arranged.
d. Determine whether the adverse medication reaction was artificial, because the patient had nowhere to live.
C
The case manager should intervene by arranging temporary shelter for the patient until an apartment can be found. This is part of the coordination and deliver of services that falls under the case manager role. None of the other options is a viable alternative.
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During a physical assessment the client asks the nurse repeatedly, "Is everything ok?" The nurse concludes which for this client?
1. A poor self-concept. 2. Inappropriate affect. 3. Confusion. 4. Anxiety.
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A) Avoid placing electrical items near a water source B) Instruct the patient to stay in the kitchen while cooking C) Encourage the use of meal delivery services to reduce cooking D) Recommend the use of a timer to check the food on the stove E) Suggest a microwave be used to heat liquids and not the stove
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a. Fear is a useless emotion. b. Fear is an ineffective coping strategy. c. Fear is an irrational feeling. d. Fear is a response to a specific threat.