A patient who requires treatment for breast cancer is referred to an oncologist. She is receiving chemotherapy at a hospital and interacts with many other healthcare providers in the course of her treatment
What is the confusion that might arise concerning her treatment and care is a problem known as?
A) cost containment C) healthcare rationing
B) fragmentation of care D) knowledgeable consumers
B
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The nurse is caring for a patient with a major mental illness who is refusing to take the prescribed medication to treat the condition. The patient tells the nurse, "Taking that medication is against my religion." What is the nurse's best respon
1. "This medication does not go against your religion or your spirituality." 2. "You can be assured that your religion will not be compromised by taking this medication." 3. "Tell me in what way taking this medication might go against your religious beliefs." 4. "This medication is used to treat your disease and you must take it, regardless of your religion or spirituality."
Newborns whose mothers are substance abusers frequently have what behavior?
a. Circumoral cyanosis, hyperactive Babinski reflex, and constipation b. Decreased amounts of sleep, hyperactive Moro (startle) reflex, and difficulty feeding c. Hypothermia, decreased muscle tone, and weak sucking reflex d. Excessive sleep, weak cry, and diminished grasp reflex
A client on the psychiatric unit has become highly agitated and is threatening other clients and some of the staff. The nurse escorts the client to the isolation room, leaves the door open, and tells the client:
1. "I can't believe you behaved in this manner and upset everyone else..". 2. "If you do not calm down, we will sedate you for your own safety.". 3. "You scared the other clients and I must now help them.". 4. "I'm going to sit right here in case you need to talk.".
As death approaches, a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) says, "I don't want to see a lot of visitors anymore. Just my parents and my sibling can come in for a while each day." What action should the nurse take?
a. Ask the patient to reconsider the decision because many interested and caring friends can be sources of support. b. Discuss the request with the parents and sibling. Suggest that they explain the patient's decision to friends. c. Suggest that the patient discuss these wishes with the health care provider. d. Place a "no visitors" sign on the patient's door.