The setting that provides a relaxed atmosphere, decreased patient load, a primarily daytime schedule, is becoming more common, and is less costly for insurance companies is:
a. hospice.
b. adult day care.
c. home health.
d. long-term care.
C
The advantages of home health are a more relaxed atmosphere, decreased patient load, and less cost.
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Abstract journals summarize articles that have appeared in other journals
A) True B) False
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The client is reluctant to walk and consents to move only to the chair, reporting that "it hurts too much to walk." The nurse's primary concern regarding the client's recovery related to his pain experience is that: 1. His pain medications are not effectively managing his pain 2. He does not fully understand the importance of ambulation 3. He is expending too much of his energy dealing with the pain 4. He is not ready to participate in the activities needed to recover quickly