The nurse is presenting a community educational presentation about the controversy regarding length of the hospital stay for postpartum clients. Which statement indicates that a participant needs additional information?
A. "Congress passed a bill in 1996 that requires insurance to pay for a 48-hour stay after an uncomplicated birth."
B. "Shortened lengths of stays were implemented by insurance companies to decrease health care costs."
C. "Early discharge became more popular in the 1980s as an alternative to having a home birth."
D. "With current length-of-stay laws, newborns have no problems at home and get recommended follow-up care."
D
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After teaching a client with early polycystic kidney disease (PKD) about nutritional therapy, the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement made by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will take a laxative every night before going to bed." b. "I must increase my intake of dietary fiber and fluids." c. "I shall only use salt when I am cooking my own food." d. "I'll eat white bread to minimize gastrointestinal gas."
The nurse is planning instruction for a client who is newly diagnosed with glaucoma. What should be included in this teaching?
Select all that apply. A) Expect eye pain with the condition. B) Explanation of how permanent blindness will not occur C) Method to self-administer prescribed eye medication D) Importance of attending follow-up appointments with the physician E) Avoiding over-the-counter medication unless discussed with the physician
The nurse is assessing a client's affect while discussing common issues such as the weather and family. The client appears sad with a slow speech pattern
The nurse considers that this may be a sign of depression but understands that the physician will want to rule out which medical condition first? A) Mania B) Hypothyroidism C) A pituitary deficiency D) A cerebral vascular accident
The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about chronic illness. What should the nurse include as reasons for the increasing incidence of chronic illness? (Select all that apply.)
a. People are living longer. b. The birth rate is increasing rapidly. c. More people have an active lifestyle. d. Fewer people are dying from acute illnesses. e. There is an increase in the number of hospitals. f. Medical advances reduced mortality from chronic illnesses.