Which of the following is the major goal of ambulatory care facilities?
A) to save money by not paying hospital rates
B) to provide care to patients capable of self-care at home
C) to perform major surgery in a community setting
D) to perform tests prior to being admitted to the hospital
B
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1. social activities. 2. cultural orientation. 3. recreational activities. 4. activities of daily life.
Increased intraocular pressure is a sign of which of the following eye conditions?
a. Dry eye b. Dilating pupil c. Cataract d. Glaucoma
A client's preanesthetic preparation for surgery in which general anesthesia will be administered includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. being admitted to the hospital the day prior to the surgery b. withholding of food and fluids for at least 8 hours before the procedure c. signing a form indicating informed consent for administration of anesthesia d. taking regularly scheduled medications on the day of surgery with a minimal amount of water e. limiting visitors to reduce stress and anxiety prior to surgery
The nurse wants to support a patient's psychological needs. Which of the following interventions would achieve this goal?
a. empower the patient to conduct self-care activities b. protect privacy and confidentiality c. communicate effectively d. assist the patient to determine their purpose in life