Regardless of the type of ambulatory care facility, what need is common to all patients cared for?
A) referrals B) teaching C) advocacy D) surgery
B
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Before the actual discharge, the nurse must ensure that the patient:
a. is well enough to go home. b. has not been overly medicated. c. understands the discharge instructions. d. has adequate transportation.
Answer the following questions by supplying either the medical abbreviation or the interpretation of the medical abbreviation
intramuscular
A patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus is maintained on insulin. The patient has decided to participate in a sports tournament at work. Which information would the nurse provide regarding diet and insulin?
1. "Do not take your insulin the morning of a game." 2. "Plan on eating a big meal after your game." 3. "Take an oral hypoglycemic agent on game days rather than insulin." 4. "Eat something before the game and drink a sports drink during the game."
Which action performed by the nurse will be the least effective to reduce the risk of client falls?
1. Orienting clients to the unit and explaining how the call bell system works 2. Encouraging clients to use call bells for assistance and ensuring that the call bell is within easy reach 3. Placing overbed and bedside tables out of the way 4. Using nonskid mats in the tub or shower