A licensed practical nurse is aware that the costs associated with health care have been rising steadily and are predicted to continue to rise for the foreseeable future. These increases in costs are the result of what factors?
A) The shortage of nurses and the need to educate more physicians and other care providers
B) The aging of the American population and increasing costs for disease treatment
C) The rise of antibiotic resistant organisms ("superbugs") and nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections
D) Population shifts from urban areas to rural areas and the increased costs of provided care in remote locations
B
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A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a myocardial infarction. The client's pulmonary artery pressure reading is 25/12 mm Hg. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Compare the results with previous pulmonary artery pressure readings. b. Increase the intravenous fluid rate because these readings are low. c. Immediately notify the health care provider of the elevated pressures. d. Document the finding in the client's chart as the only action.
In addition to a physician's order, what is one of the eligibility requirements for Medicare-covered home health care?
A) The client must have transportation to the physician's office. B) The family must be willing to meet health care needs. C) The client must be essentially homebound. D) The client must be able to leave the home unassisted.
Which of the following would be the best definition of a community?
a. People with open boundaries living in a particular area b. People gathered together to solve a particular problem c. People with a sense of belonging or common identity d. People with at least one common demographic characteristic
To assist the client to a sitting position on the side of the bed, the nurse should first:
A. Raise the height of the bed B. Raise the head of the bed 30 degrees C. Turn the client onto the side facing the nurse D. Move the client's legs over the side of the bed