When reporting a patient's behavior, avoid labeling the patient based on your opinion.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A community member tells the population health nurse that a new health insurance program expects the patient to pay deductibles and other costs. What other type of cost sharing should the nurse explain to the individual?
1. Capitation system. 2. Co-payment made with each health service rendered. 3. Out-of-pocket payment for services not covered by the insurance plan. 4. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code utilized by the health service provider.
A client with ulcerative colitis is scheduled for surgical creation of an ileoanal reservoir (J pouch). What information should the nurse include in this client's teaching plan?
a. The client will need an easily removable appliance. b. The client will need to plan for a daily irrigation. c. The stool will be expelled through the rectum eventually. d. The transverse loop ostomy will be temporary.
A hospitalized client with chemotherapy-induced stomatitis complains of mouth pain. What is the best initial nursing action?
a. cleanse the tongue and mouth with glycerin swabs b. admin a topical analgesic per prn protocol c. obtain a soft diet for the pt d. encourage frequent mouth care
The nurse determines that a patient has a normal capillary refill time. What was this patient's refill time?
a. 3 seconds b. 4 seconds c. 5 seconds d. 6 seconds