Which of the following may affect the patient's perception of the admission process?
A. Visitors
B. Illness and pain
C. The diagnosis and physician orders
D. Vital signs and weight
Answer: B
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Community based (outpatient) facilities can provide which of the following services: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Adult day care 2. Client education 3. Respite care 4. Coronary care services 5. Custodial care
The World Health Organization recommends that in developing countries, clients with measles should receive supplemental vitamin:
1. A 2. D 3. E 4. K
What are critical points to communicate during a shift report or hand-off communication?
a. Patient name, current physical status, ac-tivities that have contributed to current status, problems that have occurred during the shift, nursing care to address problems, and a readback or response b. Patient name, room number and date of birth, changes in current orders, provider's visits, laboratory tests that have been completed, and physical activity of the patient c. Patient name, health care provider, diag-nosis, review of all current orders, family visits and involvement in care, review of history leading to hospitalization, and current status of the patient d. Physician orders for past 24 hours, patient name and date of birth, medical and social history prior to hospitalization, and review of health problems since hospitalization
Why is avoiding sodium bicarbonate an important concern for clients for whom antacids are prescribed to treat gastric disorders?
A) It decreases healing time. B) It increases the incidence of surgical intervention. C) It decreases the absorption of the other drug. D) It is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.