A nurse has just received word that Medicaid will reimburse for care provided to a homeless man with schizophrenia who is afraid to come to the clinic to receive health care. Which of the following best describes this type of nursing?
a. Community-oriented nursing
b. Home health nursing
c. Hospice nursing
d. Private duty nursing
ANS: B
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A) "Smoking decreases nerve supply to the bones." B) "Nicotine increases calcium absorption, leading to decreased bone density." C) "Moderate alcohol consumption in postmenopausal women actually may increase bone mineral content." D) "Alcohol has a direct toxic effect on osteoclast activity, suppressing bone formation." E) "Heavy alcohol use may be associated with nutritional deficiencies that contribute to osteoporosis."
What is the best qualitative measurement in determining quality control for marketing?
A) Morbidity and mortality rates B) Nursing care hours per patient day C) Average length of stay D) Patient surveys of general satisfaction
While assessing a patient who has had knee replacement surgery, the nurse notes that the patient has developed a hematoma at the knee replacement surgical site. The affected leg has a decreased pedal pulse
What would be the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient? A) Risk for infection B) Risk of peripheral neurovascular dysfunction C) Ineffective health maintenance D) Self-esteem disturbance
Following a fall, a patient is brought to the emergency department
There was a brief loss of consciousness; the patient complains of headache, has vomited twice, has a dilated pupil on the same side as a hematoma over the temporal area, and is currently having a seizure. The nurse prepares to care for this patient based on which evaluation of this assessment? 1. This is an emergency situation likely involving an epidural hematoma and requires surgery. 2. This is a controlled situation once the seizure stops. 3. This is a serious situation in which a subdural hematoma is developing and requires surgery. 4. This is a typical situation seen with most patients who fall, and symptoms will subside with observation.