Clarifying the purpose for a home visit takes place during which of the following phases?
1. Initiation
2. Previsit
3. In-home
4. Postvisit
ANS: 1
The initiation phase also includes clarifying the source of referral and sharing information regarding the purpose of home visit with the family.
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A) Improper positioning in the bed B) Ulcer perforation C) Angina D) A pulmonary infection
The nurse is providing dietary instruction for a patient being discharged after extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy for uric acid stones. The nurse is providing nutritional counseling to the patient and instructs the patient to:
A) Avoid shellfish, anchovies, asparagus, mushrooms, and organ meats. B) Restrict intake of protein and sodium. C) Avoid spinach, strawberries, rhubarb, chocolate, tea, peanuts, and wheat bran. D) Increase fluid intake and consume a high-protein diet.
The client receives treatment for hypokalemia. Which does the nurse recognize as an undesirable outcome of the client's treatment?
1. Regular heart rate and rhythm. 2. Sluggish deep tendon reflexes. 3. Serum potassium is 5.8 mEq/L. 4. Continued nausea and vomiting.
There are two basic types of health care facilities. Describe the purpose and function of each type of facility. In what ways are they different? In what ways are they alike?
What will be an ideal response?