According to the complexity theory, which of the following should be the focus of measure-ment?
a. Cost per hospital day
b. Bed utilization
c. Infection rates
d. Staff morale and budgets
D
According to complexity theory and the principle "Think systematically," you cannot ignore ob-jective data or nonmeasurable data, as both inform decisions.
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An older adult client is in the hospital. To what government resource would the nurse refer the client to help meet the cost of health care?
a. Preferred provider organizations b. Health maintenance organizations c. Medicare Part A d. Medicare Part B
A client reports symptoms of morning headache that extends into the neck that goes away as the day wears on. The nurse realizes this client is describing:
1. A migraine headache. 2. A sinus headache. 3. Spinal stenosis. 4. A symptom of hypertension.
What are potential beneficial effects of taking vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) supplements? (Select all that apply.)
a. Delayed progression of macular degeneration b. Improved blood clotting c. Lowered risk of developing Alzheimer's disease d. Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease e. Reduced risk of colds in elderly patients
Which fluids should the nurse recognize are appropriate isotonic solutions to be prescribed for the treatment of fluid loss during surgery?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. 5% dextrose in lactated Ringer's B. 0.9% sodium chloride (NS) C. 0.45% sodium chloride D. Lactated Ringer's E. 5% dextrose in water