An instructor is describing the various types of home health care agencies and uses the visiting nurse association as an example of which type?
A) Voluntary nonprofit
B) Hospital-based
C) For-profit proprietary
D) Noncertified
A
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The female older adult has diabetes mellitus and requires hemodialysis for renal failure. She is discharged to home to recover from a sternal wound infection and coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). A home care nurse will provide wound care
Which is the major justification for complete and accurate documentation of this older adult's care? a. Requires complex health care b. Has needs in multiple settings c. Is at risk for iatrogenic problems d. Has significant health care expenses
A frail older patient is more at risk for poor treatment outcomes in an acute care setting due to what factors? Select all that apply.
1. Increased incidence of nosocomial infections 2. Increased risk of adverse outcomes from therapeutic interventions 3. A diagnosis of vague symptoms and problems 4. Acute illness and diagnosed chronic illnesses 5. Cognitive impairments
The nurse is providing teaching to a patient who sometimes has difficulty remembering information. Which form of communication will be most helpful for this patient?
A) Verbal communication B) Meta-communication C) Non-verbal communication D) Written communication
A patient with renal insufficiency is being changed from morphine sulfate to hydromorphone (Dilaudid) opiod analgesics for pain control. What is essential for the nurse to recognize as the patient changes medications?
a. The dose of the new medication should be increased for the same effect. b. The new medication is significantly more potent and requires a reduced dose. c. These drugs are extremely similar and only the frequency will be increased. d. Renal impairment will increase toxic metabolites with the new drug.