Discharge planning and case management are important nursing roles as children with complex health needs move into home care. Which of the following activities is part of discharge planning?
A) Conferring with the school nurse or teacher
B) Teaching new self-care skills to the child
C) Determining if there is need for back-up power
D) Discussing coverage with insurance company
C
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What is the purpose of sand paintings when diagnosing illness in the Navajo American Indian culture?
A. Determines the cause and treatment of the illness B. Ensures that appropriate payment is made by the family C. Provides an atmosphere of calm for the medicine man D. Creates symbolic representations of the client and family
When assessing an elderly client for constipation, the nurse learns that the client uses mineral oil daily to relieve constipation. Which of the following is an effect of prolonged use of mineral oil to relieve constipation?
A) Reduces elasticity in intestinal walls. B) Decreased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. C) Periodic bleeding and tissue trauma. D) Development of healthier bowel elimination patterns.
A client tells the nurse "I make a lot of careless mistakes at work and I have a lot of trouble staying
'on task.' Sometimes I know I should be listening to what a speaker is saying, but I cannot seem to tune in. When it comes to organizing, I have a bad time putting things in the right order and I often lose the tools and things I need to complete a task.". The nurse correctly assesses these concerns as problems with a. inattention. b. impulsivity. c. hyperactivity. d. social impairment.
The patient is prescribed to receive intravenous potassium chloride (KCL). Which actions should the nurse take when administering this medication?
Select all that apply. 1. Administer the dose IV push over 3 minutes. 2. Monitor the injection site for redness. 3. Add the ordered dose to the IV hanging. 4. Use an infusion controller for the IV. 5. Monitor fluid intake and output.