A client who is on a waiting list for a liver transplant has been notified to report to the hospital within 2 hours. The type of facility equipped to perform a liver transplant would be considered:
1. preventive.
2. primary.
3. tertiary.
4. restorative.
3
Tertiary care provides high-risk complex interventions such as organ transplants or trauma care. Preventive care is wellness-focused. Primary care is care provided in a free-standing facility or physician's office. Restorative care focuses on rehabilitation services.
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1) Is the cause of the problem. 2) Cannot always be observed. 3) Directs nursing care. 4) Is an inference.
Which of the following is MOST representative of the pattern of use of hallucinogens?
a. increased use to the point of dependence b. intermittent use with periods of abstinence c. experimentation as a gateway to hard drugs d. depends on the extent of violence experienced
Which of the following treatments has the highest potential to provide total pain relief?
1. Chiropractic manipulation 2. Neuronal injection of alcohol 3. Acupuncture 4. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
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A. Medigap insurance policies are being sold with abusive sales tactics and outright fraud. B. Medigap insurance policies are too expensive for over one third of the elderly to purchase. C. The co-payments for dental, eye, ear, and foot care are extremely prohibitive. D. With 10 standardized policy choices, it is impossible to calculate the best choice for a particular person's circumstances.