Which of the following is not considered an issue pertaining to the practice of telenursing?
1. Nurses must be certified in telehealth nursing.
2. Reimbursement has been limited in several states.
3. Liability issues
4. State board of nursing regulations
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Rationale: Currently there is no certification test for telenursing.
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He offers to tell you, but he is unable to because "they're out there hiding so they can steal it from me. I must be very careful." Your best therapeutic response to Tim is: A. "Tim, I don't see anyone but you and me. It's time for dinner now. I'll walk with you to the dining room." B. "Tim, nobody can have eternal youth. That's not realistic, so don't talk about that anymore." C. "I'd love to hear about it, Tim. Let's go to the other room so no one else can hear. D. "I'll make sure 'they' are all gone, then you can tell me."
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Select all that apply. A) Urinary urgency B) Elevated blood pressure C) Dysuria D) Fever E) Headache
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The nurse notifies the provider of these findings. Which test will the nurse expect the provider to order? a. Coagulation studies b. Complete blood count (CBC) with diffe-rential c. Liver function tests and serum cholesterol d. Serum glucose and hemoglobin A1c
Which of the following examples represent "elderspeak?" (Select all that apply.)
a. "Ok, honey, let's get a bath now." b. "Oh, dear! We better get you a clean diaper." c. "Today is Tuesday, Mr. Brown. It's your dialysis day." d. "My gracious, Mary! What in the world are you doing out here in the hall?" e. "You naughty girl! Just look at the front of your dress." ANS: A, B, D, E Using baby talk and endearing names is demeaning and is a subtle form of abuse. Giving direct information to the patient, treating the patient as an adult, and using the patient's proper name are respectful types of dialogue.