The nurse is preparing a critically ill patient for transfer to another facility. Based on the criteria established by the Emergency Medical Transfer Active Labor Act (EMTALA), what patient situation would prevent transfer?
A) The sole reason for transfer is the patient's uninsured status.
B) The patient has been stabilized before the transfer.
C) The receiving agency has the expertise to care for the patient.
D) Transfer records are complete and sent with the patient.
A
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a. "Most clients with the Huntington gene do not pass on Huntington disease to their children." b. "I understand that they can diagnose this disease in embryos. Therefore, you could select a healthy embryo from your fertilized eggs for implantation to avoid passing on Huntington disease." c. "The need for family planning is limited because one of the hallmarks of Huntington disease is infertility." d. "Tell me more specifically what information you need about family planning so that I can direct you to the right information or health care provider."
A helping relationship develops through ongoing, purposeful interaction between a nurse and a patient. Nurse-patient relationships focus on: (Select all that apply.)
a. building trust. b. demonstrating empathy. c. tearing down boundaries. d. developing a plan of care.
A PHN is presenting a lecture to a group of nursing students about the need for public health nurses. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Public health workers must be specially credentialed. B. Compensation is high compared with private sector employment. C. There are severe shortages in PHN faculty members. D. Increased funding from the federal government has incentivized recruitment for inner city and rural PHDs.