The language used in the IOM publication Best Care and Lower Cost: The Path to Continuously Learning Healthcare in America differs from Senge's five disciplines,
but the implications involving effective communication, empowered change agents, and collaborative care are similar.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
ANS: T
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Which of the following factors can affect client access to health care negatively? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Geography 2. Homelessness 3. Having insurance 4. Living in the New England states 5. Low income
A patient has been taking warfarin [Coumadin] for atrial fibrillation. The provider has ordered dabigatran etexilate [Pradaxa] to replace the warfarin. The nurse teaches the patient about the change in drug regimen
Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching? a. "I may need to adjust the dose of dabiga-tran after weaning off the warfarin." b. "I should continue to take the warfarin after beginning the dabigatran until my INR is greater than 3." c. "I should stop taking the warfarin 3 days before starting the dabigatran." d. "I will stop taking the warfarin and will start taking the dabigatran when my INR is less than 2."
Which of the following activities would put a woman most at risk of being abused, injured, or killed?
a. Being submissive and obedient b. Having an affair with a friend of her husband c. Being pregnant or threatening to leave the home d. Walking in a downtown urban area wearing a short skirt and high-heeled shoes
A teenage girl diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome tells the nurse, "I refuse to take oral contraceptives since I am not sexually active." What is the best response to the girl?
A) "It's important for you to take the pills even if you're not sexually active in order to prevent unwanted symptoms of the disease." B) "The doctor has prescribed these for you because it is an effective treatment method for the disease." C) "I know it's hard remembering to take those pills every day. Tell me more about what is making you not want to take the oral contraceptives." D) "Do your parents know that you are not taking the treatment medication your doctor prescribed?"