An instructor observes a nurse conducting preoperative teaching to help reduce a patient's anxiety before surgery. The instructor should intervene if the nurse includes
1. Actions the patient can take to help prevent complications, decrease discomfort, and shorten recovery time.
2. Information regarding preoperative preparations.
3. Details of the surgical procedure.
4. A description of the general roles of the various operating room (OR) team members.
ANS: 3
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The nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative from having a gastrostomy tube placed. What should the nurse do on a daily basis to prevent skin breakdown?
A) Verify tube placement. B) Loop adhesive tape around the tube and connect it securely to the abdomen. C) Gently rotate the tube. D) Change the wet-to-dry dressing.
There are several features of an ideal nursing intervention. What is the term for when a nursing intervention can be tailored to local contexts?
A) Accessible B) Acceptable C) Adaptable D) Readily disseminated
Diagnosis-related group refers to a
1. Classification system that groups patients into categories and is used to establish health care payments under Medicare. 2. Fiscal payment system that uses an intermediary such as an insurance company. 3. Negotiated, prepaid fixed fee for each covered individual or family in a health care plan. 4. Prepaid and coordinated fee-for-service health care plan designed to encourage greater control over the use and cost of health care services.
What do the economics of health care include?
a. Medicare and Medicaid dollars b. Patients' rights c. Equal distribution of health care d. Nurse salaries