A client has just been enrolled (through her employer) in an HMO. The client's previous experience with health care coverage through her employer was with a PPO. The client asks the occupational health nurse to explain the difference
The best response by the nurse is which of the following?
1. "You'll have good health care benefits, so don't worry."
2. "Both the HMO and PPO are covered by your employer so it's really not your concern."
3. "Your PPO offered you a choice in your health care provider as well as services. Now, you will choose a primary care provider who will evaluate your health and will coordinate all of your care."
4. "You really should be happy about the HMO. You'll pay little, if any, out-of-pocket expense."
The best response by the nurse is which of the following?
1. "You'll have good health care benefits, so don't worry."
2. "Both the HMO and PPO are covered by your employer so it's really not your concern."
3. "Your PPO offered you a choice in your health care provider as well as services. Now, you will choose a primary care provider who will evaluate your health and will coordinate all of your care."
4. "You really should be happy about the HMO. You'll pay little, if any, out-of-pocket expense."
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1. Noninvasive 2. Systemic 3. Sterile 4. Nosocomial
As manager of care, the RN is responsible for anticipating the needs of the patient beyond the health care facility. The RN's role in discharge planning is to:
a. determine discharge needs and dictate orders. b. ensure that the right people are involved in the sessions and that needed patient information is available so that the best plan of care can be designed. c. tell the patient what to ask the physician. d. visit the facilities or home to make sure it is safe for the patient.
Nursing interventions classifications (NIC):
1. are mandated by NANDA as interventions that are to be used for all patients. 2. is a list of currently approved nursing goals. 3. are instituted based on individual patient needs. 4. are guidelines for goal setting and documentation of nursing care given to pa-tients.
The nurse understands that respect for the dignity of the client is extremely important in providing nursing care. Which of the following is an example of this aspect?
1. Allowing clients to complete their own hygienic cares when possible 2. Providing all cares to all clients whenever possible 3. Telling the other staff that the client is demanding, so they are able to meet the client's needs 4. Presenting information to the client's family about the client's condition