A client who has Medicare insurance is to be discharged from the healthcare facility
with a central intravenous catheter inserted. What should the nurse mention as a benefit
of home care?
A) Prevention of infection
B) Reduced emotional strain
C) Availability of ready-to-eat food
D) Reduced medical expenses
B
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The population nurse is planning to make a home visit. What should the nurse take into consideration for this visit? (Select all that apply.)
1. Reason for the visit and age of the client. 2. Surrounding neighborhood. 3. Support systems employed by the client. 4. Client's ability to pay for services. 5. Preliminary client treatment goals.
When a fracture is healing, the term used to describe the process of cartilage formation in the fracture to fill the gap is:
A) Callus formation B) Remodeling C) Ossification D) Revascularization
A family of four has been admitted with smoke inhalation and minor injuries after a serious house fire. This family will most likely experience some distress in recovering from this event
The nurse knows which of the following to be characteristics more common in distressed families? (Select all that may apply.) a. Basic needs may be neglected. b. There is poor communication between family members. c. Family roles are clearly defined. d. Family experiences financial instability. e. Anger control issues are present in one or more members. f. Substance abuse is present in one or more members.
The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a child who is to have his cast removed. What instruction would the nurse most likely include?
A) Applying petroleum jelly to the dry skin B) Rubbing the skin vigorously to remove the dead skin C) Soaking the area in warm water every day D) Washing the skin with dilute peroxide and water