The degree of change for an older person preparing to move can be minimized by all of the following considerations except
a. Ensuring the new home is located near a senior citizen's center
b. Finding a home with a nearby grocery store within walking distance
c. Selecting a home that meets the physical needs of the person
d. Choosing a smaller apartment so the person has fewer items to move
D
Responses A, B, and C represent humanistic caring and would make the transition of moving into a new home easier. Response D is a mechanistic approach to caring. It is incorrect because it would require the person to discard items that he or she may wish to keep, making the transition more difficult.
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A) "Sometimes a client doesn't show much effort." B) "We are legally obligated to provide care." C) "It is important to remain nonjudgmental when caring for any client, even a drug addict." D) "You are right. I don't know why we bother."
An enduring process in which a manager establishes systems and monitors the health status, resources, and outcomes for a targeted aggregate of the population is called:
a. Case management b. Care management c. Advocacy d. Continuity of care
The nurse plans to have a therapeutic communication with the client. To begin that therapeutic communication the nurse must first establish _________________ with the client
ANS:
A patient has fractured the radius and may require surgery. His last meal was at 6:00 PM, and the surgery is held for risk of a potential aspiration. What is the earliest time the patient could potentially have surgery?
A) 12:00 AM B) 9:00 PM C) 8:00 AM D) 6:00 AM