Which of the following populations accounts for the majority of the cost in the Medicaid program?
a. Children younger than 5
b. Elderly persons
c. Low-income families
d. Single pregnant women
ANS: B
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1. Staff meetings so that everyone can state their complaints about the schedule 2. Ask the director of nursing to step in and settle the problem once and for all. 3. Use the process of negotiation. 4. Inform the staff that the schedule will be followed without further changes or discussion.
Which information should be included in the nurse's discharge instructions for a child who underwent a cardiac catheterization earlier in the day?
a. Pressure dressing is changed daily for the first week. b. The child may soak in the tub beginning tomorrow. c. Contact sports can be resumed in 2 days. d. The child can return to school on the third day after the procedure.
When selecting NANDA diagnoses appropriate for a specific client, the nurse independently assesses for which of the following types of problems?
a. physical illnesses b. psychiatric diagnoses as listed in the DSM-IV c. ineffective areas of function d. physical health problems as listed in the ICD-9-CM
The nursing profession encompasses many roles. Which type of nurse prescribes medications (except narcotics) and treats health problems within the scope of nursing practice?
a. Clinical nurse specialist b. Registered nurse c. Nurse clinician d. Nurse practitioner