In comparison to the European Union, the United States has a high infant mortality rate and a high low birth weight rate. One reason this may be occurring is A) the amount of money spent on health care in the other countries. B) the difference in documentation for statistical reporting. C) cultural differences in the […]
A client is being discharged from the hospital in a few days. The family acknowledges they can no longer care for him at home as he needs more care than they can provide. They would like to investigate a nursing home placement and ask for the nurse’s advice regarding such a placement. The nurse should […]
A 63-year-old client has completed his time at the detoxification center and is ready for discharge. Which of the following agencies would be the best referral for him? A) Adult Day Care B) Rehabilitation Center for Drug Dependency C) Subacute Rehabilitation Center D) Assisted Living Center ESSAYBID ANSWER B
Mr. Jones fell and fractured his hip. He is 77 years old and lives alone. The doctor suggested he goes to a nursing home due to his age and fracture. Mr. Jones adamantly disagrees with the doctor’s suggestion. His daughter asks the nurse for other suggestions. The nurse suggests they consider a(n) A) adult day […]
Which areas of intervention are common for both the school and occupational nurse? (Select all that apply.) A) Health education B) Home visits C) Safety and emergency care D) Immunizations E) Health assessments ESSAYBID ANSWER A, C, D, E
Most academic nursing centers focus on A) nursing research. B) high-tech interventions. C) provision of services to the uninsured or disadvantaged populations. D) care for college students with specific conditions. ESSAYBID ANSWER C
Ms. Lauer’s 5-year-old child begins running a fever and crying with ear pain. The community clinic has already closed for the day. The triage nurse at the clinic understands that the child should not have to remain in pain overnight. She suggests Ms. Laue A) calls the child’s pediatrician for an antibiotic and pain medication. […]
Ms. Lauer and her three children, ages 2, 5, and 11, are homeless and are staying at the transitional care shelter. Ms. Lauer reports that she lost her insurance a year ago when she lost her job and health care for her and the children has been spotty at best. The nurse understands the health […]
Millie is a 70-year-old client with moderate symptoms of dementia. She is still able to care for herself but needs guidance from time to time and oversight in her care. She has no family and does not want to go to a nursing home. The nurse suggests to Millie’s guardian that they consider A) adult […]
A federal government service for identifying resources for respite care is the A) Family Caregiver Alliance. B) Eldercare Locator. C) National Association of Chronic Disease. D) State Board of Health. ESSAYBID ANSWER B
