Janice is going to give her patient a bath. She has the option of using prepackaged bathing wipes or a bath basin and washcloths. She chooses the bath basin and washcloths because she knows their performance is the same but they are less expensive
Janice's choice is an example of: a. rationing.
b. fiscal responsibility.
c. costing out services.
d. activity-based costing.
B
Fiscal responsibility is defined as using the resources of the patient to maximize health benefit while simultaneously utilizing the resources of the institution to maximize cost-effectiveness. Being fiscally responsible means making responsible resource allocation decisions.
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A) Poor mouth care B) Herpes zoster C) Dehydration D) Candidiasis
Which of the following interpretations is acceptable as worded?
a. The study proved that cigarette smoking causes lung cancer. Financial incentives must be offered by insurance companies to all persons who cease smoking. b. Findings suggest that antihypertensives influence both length and quality of life, and that their use is more beneficial than formerly realized. c. The positive correlation between owning a dog who demands to be walked daily and the owner's cardiovascular health indicates that all people should own dogs. d. Results imply that all humans who use amphetamines will have shortened life spans, and patient teaching needs to include this vital information.
A client is scheduled for a thyroid scan. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client regarding this diagnostic test?
1. Eliminate all salt in the diet. 2. Take nothing by mouth after midnight if I-131 is being used during the test. 3. Continue taking thyroid medication as prescribed. 4. Take nothing by mouth for 45 minutes after receiving intravenous technetium for the test.
What is the primary role of practicing nurses in the research process?
a. Designing research studies b. Collecting data for other researchers c. Identifying researchable problems d. Seeking funding to support research studies