Health policy may at times contribute to negative trends. Certain aspects of U.S. health policy have been blamed for creating or contributing to some of the health problems
Which of the following are associated with wayward policies? Select all that apply. 1. Lack of clinical and administrative standardization
2. Fragmented care
3. Unequal access to care
4. Turning health problems into marketing opportunities
5. Failure to curtail costs for services
1,2,3,4,5
Rationale: •The perception that technology is driver of costs rather than tool to better capture efficiencies
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A nurse provides diabetic education at a public health fair. Which disorders should the nurse include as complications of diabetes mellitus? (Select all that apply.)
a. Stroke b. Kidney failure c. Blindness d. Respiratory failure e. Cirrhosis
A nurse is caring for a client with a sinus infection. The client's physician has prescribed aerosol therapy to keep the mucous membranes moist and the mucus thin. Which of the following is a benefit of using aerosol therapy?
A) It promotes gravity drainage of secretions. B) It regulates the production of mucus. C) It encourages spontaneous coughing. D) It resolves infections of the lungs.
The nurse explains that in addition to having a PTCA to clear the artery, the client will also have plaque vaporized by the use of
a. anticoagulant therapy. b. intracoronary stent. c. laser ablation. d. transmyocardial revascularization.
A client is prescribed an autonomic medication and asks the nurse how it works. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "The drug acts to stop the symptoms you are experiencing." 2. "The drug will help you with your day-to-day activities." 3. "The drug you are taking pretends to mimic the substance you are missing." 4. "The drug works by targeting the organ affected and producing an expected response."