What has shaped many of the changes in health care affecting nurses?
1. The American Medical Association
2. The U.S. Congress
3. Nursing Agenda for Health Care Reform
4. Third-party payers
Correct Answer: 4
Third-party payers have attempted to control rapidly increasing healthcare costs that many believe to be out of control. The American Medical Association, U.S. Congress, and the Nursing Agenda for Health Care Reform have not at this time reshaped health care and healthcare costs.
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a. "Avoid participating in aerobic exercise." b. "You will need daily inhaled low-dose steroids." c. "You need to evaluate your diet for asth-ma triggers." d. "Make sure you use a rescue inhaler three times per day."
According to Leininger and Watson, the moral ideal of nursing is:
a. caring. b. advocacy. c. responsibility. d. accountability.
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1. "How do you typically handle problems in your life?" 2. "What helps you when you feel tense?" 3. "Are you still actively employed?" 4. "Who do you talk with when you have a problem?" 5. "Do you take drugs or alcohol when stressed?" 6. "Who is your health insurance carrier?"
An 8-year-old client with abnormal posture is diagnosed with functional scoliosis. Which of the following nursing measures is helpful for the nurse to employ when caring for the client and informing his family members?
A) The client is provided with counseling to improve posture. B) Encourage the client to stand or sit up straight. C) Restrict the client from activities that require exercise. D) Encourage the family to assist the client with activities of daily living.