The nurse suggests to parents that they use the outpatient surgical center for their child's upcoming surgery. What advantage(s) does this type of facility have to offer? (Select all that apply.)
a. Lower cost
b. Less incidence of health care-associated infections
c. Reduction of parent-child separation
d. Ample time for recuperation at the facility
e. Decreased emotional impact of illness
ANS: A, B, C, E
All options listed are advantages of outpatient services with the exception of recuperating at the facility.
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a. "Nitrazine paper will turn blue in the presence of amniotic fluid." b. "Amniotic fluid is yellow and has a different consistency than urine." c. "Litmus paper will turn blue in the presence of amniotic fluid." d. "Amniotic fluid has a distinct odor that we will assess."
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1. Occipital hematoma 2. Radial fracture 3. Dislocated shoulder 4. Abdominal abrasions