The left side of a patient's heart is in severe failure, causing blood to back up behind it. What sign or symptom are you most likely to observe?

A) Swelling in the feet
B) Decreased respirations
C) Bone pain in the legs
D) Crackles in the lungs


D

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Weekly weighing of all residents in a facility is mandatory.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following BEST defines a presenting problem of moderate severity?

A. A problem that has a specific course and is not chronic in nature, and is not likely to permanently impact the patient's long term health, and poses little risk of mortality without treatment B. A problem that, if untreated, may lead to increased morbidity and may even significantly impact the patient's health or ability to function C. A problem that, if untreated, has a high risk of significant morbidity or mortality or an extreme, negative impact on the patient's health or ability to function D. A problem that may not require the presence of a physician, but is provided under the supervision of a physician

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Most of the time it is appropriate to send ____________________ prior to sending a patient's bill to a collection agency for collections

a. a reminder of payment due b. a courtesy notice of serious delinquency c. a notice that the bill is being turned over to collections d. a termination letter

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Discuss "Safe Harbor" regulations.

What will be an ideal response?

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