Because many illnesses are now controlled rather than cured, the number of people with chronic, debilitating illnesses has increased. Home care nurses provide needed assessment and evaluations of these illnesses to prevent:
a. deaths.
b. increased morbidity.
c. increased hospitalization.
d. acute episodes.
D
Home care provides assessment and evaluation of chronic illnesses to prevent acute episodes.
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A. "Clients diagnosed with bipolar disorders have alterations in neurochemicals that affect behaviors." B. "Higher rates of relatives diagnosed with bipolar disorder are found in families of clients diagnosed with this disorder." C. "Higher rates of relatives of clients diagnosed with bipolar disorder respond in an exaggerated way to daily stress." D. "More individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder come from higher socioeconomic and educational backgrounds."
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a. Bedside stand b. Bathroom c. Freezer d. Refrigerator
The nurse is assisting with the design of a study to analyze changes in maternal mortality. What should the nurse keep in mind when planning the design? Select all that apply
1. The marital status of maternity clients 2. The use of hospitals by maternity clients 3. The prevention of infection with antibiotics 4. The availability of blood products for transfusions 5. The establishment of care centers for high-risk mothers
Which nursing diagnosis is possible for a patient who is now recovering after having been under general anesthesia for 3 to 4 hours during surgery?
A. Impaired urinary elimination related to the use of vasopressors as anesthetics B. Increased cardiac output related to the effects of general anesthesia C. Risk for falls related to decreased sensorium for 2 to 4 days postoperatively D. Impaired gas exchange due to the CNS depressant effect of general anesthesia