Which best describes critical pathways?
A) Determines justifiable differences among clients
B) Decreases the amount of paperwork required for reimbursement
C) Reduces administrative costs
D) Provides a means of standardizing care for clients with similar diagnoses
D
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a. Place the cane in the client's left hand. b. Hold the cane with the client's stronger hand. c. Move the cane forward, followed by legs stepping forward. d. Take one step forward, followed by the cane moving forward. e. Step forward with the stronger leg, then the weaker leg. f. Move the weaker leg one step forward, followed by the stronger leg.
An unusual increase in a disease should be investigated. Epidemiologic clues that may signal a bioterrorism attack include:
1. A large number of cases of the flu 2. A case of cholera following a trip to India by a local politician 3. Dengue fever in a group of students who just returned from a mission trip 4. Unusual illness in a population
A leader that takes a political stand on an issue for no other reason than to get re-elected is using which ethical theory?
a. Ethical egoism b. Utilitarianism c. Altruism d. Collectivism
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The nurse realizes this patient is describing: 1. Abandonment. 2. Neglect. 3. Physical abuse. 4. Self-neglect.