Documents that provide instructions about the consumer's wishes for end of life care in the event the person is unable to communicate her wishes are
A) ethical practices.
B) advance directives.
C) the bill of rights.
D) grievances.
B
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How often must the homecare treatment plan be recertified in order for the patient to continue to receive services?
a. Every 3 days b. Every 60 days c. Every 10 days d. Every 2 weeks
One activity which could be included in the process component of health care is:
a. medical records b. referrals to specialists c. absence of health care–acquired infections d. recruitment and retention of nurses
A physician states that a client will be going home in 3 days and that education is needed regarding the oxygen he will have at home for an interim period of time
The nurse evaluates the client and determines that he is having anxiety about going home because of his inability to breathe well. The nurse listens to his concerns and determines that teaching will need to occur the next day after these concerns are discussed. The nurse in this situation was real, open, honest, and caring to the client. The communication concept that was used in this scenario is which of the following? A) Respect B) Mutuality C) Empathy D) Genuineness
Which of the following are correct regarding the use of a walking rounds report for patient hand off?
a. advantage: nurse giving report as actual audience and can include all pertinent information b. advantage: patient is included in the planning and evaluation of care c. disadvantage: lack of privacy in discussing patient information d. disadvantage: easy to get side tracked or discuss non-patient-related issues e. advantage: accountability of outgoing care provider promoted f. disadvantage: time consuming