To convert tablespoons to fluid ounces, the conversion factor is 2 tbsp/1fl oz
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The nurse is clarifying information to a patient regarding diagnosis-related groups (DRGs). What is the nurse's best response when the patient asks how DRGs reduce medical care costs?
a. By determining payment based on diagnosis b. By requiring two medical opinions to confirm a diagnosis c. By organizing HMOs d. By defining a person who will require hospitalization
A patient has had frequent episodes of tonsillitis, and a tonsillectomy is recommended. The nurse clarifies that the criteria for considerations of a tonsillectomy are all of the following except:
1. peritonsillar abscess. 2. airway obstruction caused by enlarged tonsils. 3. hearing loss associated with enlarged tonsils. 4. sore throat.
A patient has not eaten since admission to the long-term care facility 2 days ago. Which is the best initial intervention for the nurse to prevent malnutrition in this patient?
a. Make a diet request to the healthcare pro-vider for full liquids. b. Ask the patient's daughter why the patient will not eat. c. Remind the patient that nutrition is essen-tial to better health. d. Assess the patient for possible reasons for the lack of intake.
The nurse on a medical unit notes a moderate amount of fluid accumulation in the feet and ankles of a 75-year-old patient. The nurse will further assess this patient for indications of which conditions? Select all that apply
a. Kidney disease b. Heart failure c. Thyroid disease d. Common age-related changes