A patient wants to be discharged to home and resume normal activities of daily living. The nurse realizes the patient is entering which stage of illness behaviors?
1. achieving recovery and rehabilitation
2. seeking medical care
3. assuming a dependent role
4. experiencing symptoms
1. achieving recovery and rehabilitation
2. seeking medical care
3. assuming a dependent role
4. experiencing symptoms
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A registered nurse (RN) works on a unit with other registered nurses, licensed practical nurses (LPN), and nursing assistive technicians. Usually a RN, LPN, and nursing assistive technician provide direct care for a group of patients. The RN coordinates all of the care the others provide. Which type of nursing care delivery models is the RN using?
a. Team nursing b. Case management c. Primary nursing d. Total patient care
Upon entrance into a mental health care system, clients are thoroughly assessed, and this is followed by the development of a mental health treatment plan. Which of the following are purposes of the treatment plan? (Select all that apply.)
a. Proof of care for insurance reimbursement purposes b. A means of monitoring the client's progress c. An instrument for communication and coordination of care d. A guide for planning and implementation of care e. Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions
A group of healthcare providers are moving into new office space and are reviewing different types of electronic health records. Which legislation should the group review to ensure compliance with meaningful use?
A) Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) B) The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act C) Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) D) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
If a baby requires resuscitation, the measures taken are directed toward:
a. Clearing the airway b. Inflating the lungs c. Maintaining circulation d. All of the above