Although patients in the hospital and residents of long-term care facilities have specific rights, there is no bill of rights for clients in the home
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Schizophrenia is caused by a major trauma in childhood
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An elderly client, who has been admitted for abdominal surgery, has a poor appetite and restricted mobility because of hypertension
The client has been prescribed steroids for arthritic pain and takes medication for hypertension. The nurse that would identify which factor(s) would most likely impair wound healing for this client? a. Hypertension c. Nutritional status and steroids b. Arthritis d. Hypertension and pain
A student nurses asks the nursing instructor why an infant's skin appears reddened. Which response by the nursing instructor is most appropriate?
1) "The infant's skin color is caused by an excessive breakdown of erythrocytes." 2) "The infant's skin color is caused by increased lipid levels." 3) "The infant's skin color is caused by diminished peripheral circulation." 4) "The infant's skin color is caused by lower amounts of subcutaneous tissue."
There are many issues and concerns identified in today's global health care. What does an association need to remember when deciding what issue to address?
A) Will the membership support this? B) What other groups can we join forces with to combat this problem? C) Does it support our mission? D) Which legislators can we join forces with to bring about change?