Which nurse in a managed care setting has the greatest responsibility for allocating resources to an individual patient?
a. Treatment nurse
b. Case manager
c. Risk manager
d. Patient educator
B
The case manager has the greatest responsibility for allocating resources for a particular patient through the development of a comprehensive treatment plan; he or she then coordinates with all involved staff and agencies.
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A) Contact investigation B) Screening C) Isolation D) Quarantine
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a. ampule c. labyrinth b. stapes d. tympanic membrane
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a. Most of these clients are too ill to take their medication without assistance. b. Compliance issues are common in these clients. c. The need to teach the client that all side effects resolve with time. d. Most of these clients do not have support systems.
When attempting to get the blood pressure of a 3 year old, it is important to:
1. Encourage questions. 2. Let the child touch, smell, and see the equipment prior to taking the blood pressure. 3. Place the cuff on a teddy bear so the child can see what is going to occur. 4. All are appropriate actions when taking the blood pressure of a 3 year old. 5. 1 and 2 are appropriate actions for attempting to take the blood pressure of a 3 year old.