The nurse is discussing hospice care with the family of a 68-year-old man dying of cancer. The wife of the client states that she is worried that Medicare will stop payments if the client lives longer than 6 months
The nurse can support the wife by explaining
A) Medicare does not limit the hospice benefit.
B) the doctor can best explain the role of hospice.
C) the finance office could answer that question.
D) we do not know if the client will live past 6 months.
A
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The nurse is assessing the vital signs of an elderly client and obtains a temperature of 97.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Which of the following actions is most appropriate?
1. Document the finding as normal. 2. Encourage the client to drink warm fluids. 3. Request to turn up the client's thermostat. 4. Apply warmed blankets to the client.
The nurse is developing outcome measurements to evaluate genetics-based care. Which outcomes should be included?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Is the client satisfied with care and services? 2. Did the client refer other clients to the clinic's services? 3. Does the client report that coping skills regarding genetic risks have improved? 4. Is the client's knowledge base about the specific illness, risk factors, and interventions improved? 5. Does the client report greater skill in decision making regarding the specific illness?
A family is referred to the home care psychiatric nurse because of repeated arrests of their teenage son for dealing drugs. The family consists of the parents and their children: Joe, age 15, and Maryann, age 10
During the nurse's first home visit, the family reported many concerns stemming from family members' impulsive spending habits. During the visit, there were several arguments between the parents. Joe (the 15-year-old son) left the meeting abruptly. Maryann (the 10-year-old daughter) constantly interrupted when other members of the family were speaking. There was little concern or discussion about the teenage son's potential jail term. The nurse assessed that the family has which of the following levels of differentiation? a. low b. medium c. moderate d. high
MC A diabetic client is being screened for tuberculosis. The nurse administers the tuberculin skin test. Instructions related to the skin test include
A. The client must return within 24 to 36 hours to have the test assessed. B. An induration area of 10 mm or more is considered positive in this client. C. An induration area of 15 mm or greater is significant in this client. D. A positive reaction to the skin test is based upon redness around the injection site.