A patient was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and hospitalized. The symptoms went into remission, and the patient was recently discharged to the community. During this stage of treatment the expected outcome will be that the patient will:
a. be safe from harm.
b. experience symptom relief.
c. demonstrate improved functioning.
d. attain an optimal quality of life in the community.
C
The desired outcome during the maintenance stage of treatment is improved patient functioning.
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A) These programs establish consequences for health care professionals' actions. B) These programs focus on the processes used to provide care. C) These programs identify specific incidents related to quality. D) These programs seek to justify health care costs and systems.
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a. "You should increase your intake of milk to meet your growing calcium needs." b. "It is important to take your prenatal vitamins daily to provide the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs." c. "You should ensure your child gets his or her immunizations at the recommended scheduled times." d. "You should limit the time your child is in crowded environments for the first 6 months of his or her life."
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1. Turn the client to the left side. 2. Increase the percentage of oxygen being delivered. 3. Check for an airtight seal between the client's face and the mask. 4. Increase the liter flow of oxygen being delivered.
During a client's yearly eye examination, the nurse checks the intraocular pressure. The nurse notes that the pressure in the right eye is 12 mm Hg and 19 mm Hg in the left. The nurse tells the client:
A. That he has glaucoma in the left eye B. That he has glaucoma in the right eye C. That the intraocular pressure in both eyes is normal D. That he needs to increase his fluid intake, because the pressure in the right eye is low