The nurse is caring for a 33-year-old woman who is experiencing pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). On the first visit, the nurse focuses on assessing A) weight, presence of edema and hyperreflexia, fetal heart tones, compliance to the plan of care, nutrition, psychosocial status, and knowledge of symptoms. B) weight, fetal heart tones, fundal height, and psychosocial […]
The home care nurse is caring for a diabetic patient with a nonhealing leg wound. The nurse asks the patient’s wife if she would like to watch as the nurse sets up to do the dressing change. The nurse watches the wife’s reaction as she completes the procedure. The best explanation for why the nurse […]
The nurse is caring for a 52-year-old female client who is in the end stage of breast cancer. The nurse administers a medication that allows the client to be largely pain free. She assists the client to take a shower, brush her teeth, and change her clothing. As the client sits in a chair, the […]
The nurse is caring for a client who is in the end stages of lung cancer and is receiving hospice care. The day before the first visit, the client is discharged from the hospital with IV pain medication. At the first visit, the nurse will assess intake and output and signs of reaction to the […]
Interaction with clients through electronic means is known as A) Internet surfing. B) disease management. C) telehomecare. D) technology management. ESSAYBID ANSWER C
Home infusion therapy is a A) very specific and easily defined specialized home care role. B) very broad area of care incorporating chemotherapy, pain management, fluid replacement, and immunosuppressive drug therapy. C) specific area specializing in cancer treatment via chemotherapy. D) broad role that encompasses all fluid replacement via IV and tube feedings. ESSAYBID […]
There is a trend to require agencies to hire nurses who are certified through the Infusion Nursing Certification Corporation. The downside to this trend is that A) there is no difference in the number of adverse events between certified and noncertified nurses. B) there could be a shortage of certified nurses, resulting in limited access […]
The home care nurse is caring for a 78-year-old man who has a large wound on his right leg that has not healed in 5 months. The client has had poorly controlled diabetes for over 30 years. Before the first visit, the nurse must be familiar with which of the following? A) Wound care orders, […]
Which of the following statements best illustrates the principle of confidentiality? The nurse A) discusses client care outcomes with other nurses at the agency to get ideas on how to better meet client needs. B) identifies odd behavior from the client and tells the client’s minister. C) relates a recent story regarding the client to […]
What factors impacted the growth of health care in the 20th century? (Select all that apply.) A) Medicare and Medicaid legislation that allowed payment for some home care services B) Changing requirements for nursing education and licensure C) Insurance company adoption of home care coverage due to cost efficiency of home versus institutional care D) […]
