A client has been admitted to the home care agency for infusion therapy. The nurse requests that the family be present for the initial interview and will plan to ask for at least one family member to be present during the next few visits. The nurse wants the family present because he A) believes the […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Challenges facing home care will require that home care nurses A) become certified in their infusion therapy and wound care to continue in the field. B) keep abreast of changes in regulations and documentation requirements. C) monitor hospitalizations of clients to prevent losing home funding. D) initiate telehomehealth with all home care clients. ESSAYBID […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Mr. Stultz’, a hospice client, dies peacefully at home surrounded by his family and in the presence of his hospice nurse. His wife expresses her appreciation for the hospice program and notes that she is really going to miss the nurse. The nurse’s best re A) “Maybe we can have a cup of coffee sometime […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The nurse is caring for a 52-year-old woman who is in the end stage of breast cancer. The nurse is very concerned about effective pain management for the patient. What questions does the nurse need to ask to assess the patient’s pain? (Select all that app A) Describe any pain that you have now B) […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Home infusion therapy requires very specialized skills. Nurses providing this service need to be skilled in which of the following areas? (Select all that apply.) A) Problem solving B) Interpersonal skills C) Knowledge of therapies and their effects D) Client referral E) Technical skills in working with equipment ESSAYBID ANSWER A, B, C, E […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The nurse has admitted Mr. Manning to the home care agency for disease management services. Her initial assessment reveals some cognitive deficits that may be attributable to early Alzheimer disease. In determining the frequency and type of visits, the nurse decides A) the client is a good candidate for telehealth monitoring. B) she should monitor […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The main advantage of telehealth in home care is A) cost-effectiveness of care delivery. B) decreasing nursing workload. C) fostering ongoing relationship-based care. D) the integration of technology to increase quality. ESSAYBID ANSWER A
Date: October 9th, 2020
A client lives in a rural area of the county. The nurse’s drive time to the client’s home is almost an hour one way. The client needs to be assessed routinely for the next couple of weeks as the nurse and doctor are trying to regulate his diabetic medication based on blood sugar. The best […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The main advantage to providing home care to high-risk pregnant women is that it A) promotes a standard of care for the infant prior to birth. B) provides an opportunity to develop a strong nurse–client relationship. C) facilitates early identification of potential bonding issues. D) reduces cost by preventing hospitalization. ESSAYBID ANSWER D […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A diabetic client has a large wound on his right leg that has not healed in 5 months. At the first visit, the nurse should assess A) wound care orders, cleaning methods, supportive devices, and dietary restrictions. B) activity order restrictions and wound care orders. C) mobility and pain. D) routine assessment information. ESSAYBID […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
