The federal Medicare program looks at services used by patients who fall into diagnosis-related groups (DRGs)
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Mr. Lacuna is a 83-year-old resident of a long-term care facility who has a diagnosis of moderate Alzheimer disease
Mr. Lacuna's physician recently prescribed oral rivastigmine, but he was unable to tolerate the drug due to its gastrointestinal effects. As a result, he has been ordered the transdermal patch form of the medication. When administering this form of rivastigmine, the nurse should A) teach Mr. Lacuna about the importance of rotating sites when he applies the patch. B) teach Mr. Lacuna's family to apply a second patch if they notice an acute exacerbation of his confusion. C) apply the patch to Mr. Lacuna's back to reduce the chance that he will remove it. D) apply the patch to a mucous membrane to facilitate complete absorption.
The nurse provides teaching to a client with hypertension who is overweight. What should the nurse emphasize during this teaching?
a. Weight loss, exercise, and smoking cessation b. Blood sugar monitoring, exercise, and weight loss c. Alcohol abuse counseling, exercise, and PSA testing d. Reduction of alcohol consumption, exercise, and dietary fiber
How would you best explain this?
Mrs. Lenzo weighs herself every day with a very accurate balance-type scale. She has noticed that over the past 2 days she has gained 4 pounds. A) Attribute this to some overeating at the holidays. B) Attribute this to wearing different clothing. C) Attribute this to body fluid. D) Attribute this to instrument inaccuracy.
When discussing extended care with a patient who has had a hip replacement and needs physical therapy, the nurse would recommend a(n):
a. basic care facility. b. skilled care facility. c. subacute care facility. d. assisted-living residence.