The nurse working in a long-term care facility is aware that in order to comply with Medicare guidelines, documentation of assessment findings that measure physical, psychological, and psychosocial functioning are necessary using the
_____________________.
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Minimum Data Set
minimum data set
MDS
The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is a primary screening and assessment tool that is standard for all Medicare and Medicaid residents in a long-term care facility.
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A) Glucocorticoids B) Mineralocorticoids C) Glucagon D) Epinephrine
A group of nurses are attending a meeting to discuss the outcome and results of care provided to victims of a recent building collapse. In which phase of the disaster planning process are the nurses participating?
1. evaluation 2. recovery 3. restoration 4. response
What statement by the client indicates her understanding of treatment for pain related to Guillain-Barré syndrome?
A. "I can use the button on the pump as often as I want to get more pain medica-tion." B. "Aspirin will help me when I have pain from this disease." C. "A combination of morphine and distraction seems to help bring me relief right now." D. "I should not have any pain as a result of impaired motor movement while acutely ill."
Which of the following does the nurse use to obtain a sputum specimen from a client without using suction?
1. Instruct client to obtain specimens over 4 hours. 2. Try to obtain a sample immediately after eating. 3. Provide opportunity for rinsing mouth with water. 4. Take a deep breath and expectorate into sterile cup.