The nurse is using The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) to evaluate a client. Which information should the nurse anticipate to obtain?

A. Substance abuse.
B. Socioeconomic status.
C. Cognition.
D. Medical history.


Answer: C

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Which of the following describe current legislation acts that limit what managed care organizations (MCOs) are allowed to do? (Select all that apply.)

a. Allowing patients to see a specialist without having to obtain approval from their primary care provider b. Allowing patients to go to the emergency department without first telephoning for approval c. Allowing patients the right to choose a physician d. Requiring the MCO to fulfill expectations of the national patients' rights bill e. Requiring the MCO to accept any provider who meets plan requirements f. Requiring the MCO to accept advanced practice nurses as primary care providers

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The nurse on a medical-surgical unit is asked to participate in data collection on skin care for the unit. Which is the rationale for cooperating with this request?

A) Participate in the quality improvement process B) Advance the nurse's practice C) Prevent problems from arising in the unit D) Fulfill legal requirements

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Which data would the nurse document regarding a patient's complaint of abdominal pain? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply

1. The patient fears losing her job if pain causes another absence. 2. The patient describes the pain as sharp and stabbing. 3. Walking exacerbates the pain. 4. Belching has lessened the pain. 5. The pain began 24 hours ago.

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A woman asks the nurse, "What protects my baby's umbilical cord from being squashed while inside of me?" The nurse's best response is:

1. "Your baby's umbilical cord is surrounded by connective tissue called Wharton's jelly, which prevents compression of the blood vessels and ensures continued nourishment of your baby.". 2. "Your baby's umbilical floats around in blood anyway.". 3. "You don't need to be worrying about things like that.". 4. "The umbilical cord is a group of blood vessels that are very well protected by the placenta.".

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