An emergency room nurse is caring for an elderly client brought in by a neighbor. The neighbor states that the client lives with her son who "drinks a lot." While assessing her client, which of these symptoms would suggest elder neglect?
A) Cracked dry skin on the lower legs bilaterally
B) Small category 1 skin tear to the right elbow
C) Thick, yellow fingernails
D) Dry, cracked lips and tongue
D
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A patient asks the nurse what it means to have hospice care at home. What should the nurse respond to this patient?
1. "Hospice makes sure that you are comfortable at home." 2. "Hospice care helps cure your illness." 3. "Hospice care is for patients who will be sick for longer than a year." 4. "Hospice care means your physical needs will be met."
An accessory pathway that has one end attached to normal conductive tissue is called a(n) _____ _____
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Which of the following was initiated to help ensure that the quality and safety of care was not compromised?
a. CQI c. TEFRA b. HSA d. PPO