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Chapter 9 - Fundamentals of Nursing well answered to pass
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- Fundamentals Of Nursing Care
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- Hondros College School Of Nursing
Chapter 9 - Fundamentals of Nursing well answered to pass
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Chapter 9 - Fundamentals of NursingA nurse who is a discharge planner in a large metropolitan hospital is preparing a discharge plan for a
patient after a kidney transplant. Which actions would this nurse typically perform to ensure continuity
of care as the patient moves from acute care to home care? Select all that apply
A. Performing an admission health assessment
B. Evaluating the nursing plan for effectiveness of care
C. Participating in the transfer of the patient to the postoperative care unit
D. Making referrals to appropriate agencies
E. Maintaining records of patient satisfaction with services
F. Assessing the strengths and limitations of the patient and family - correct answer ✔✔Answer: B,D,F
A discharge nurse is evaluating patients and their families to determine the need for a formal discharge
plan and/or referrals to another agency. Which patients would most likely be a candidate for these
services? Select all that apply
A. An older patient who is diagnosed with dementia in the hospital
B. A 45-year-old male who is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
C. A 35-year-old who is receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer
D. A 16-year-old who is being discharged with a cast on his leg
E. A new mother who delivered a healthy infant via a cesarean birth
F. A 59-year-old male who is diagnosed with end-stage bladder cancer - correct answer ✔✔Answer:
A,B,F
A home health care nurse is scheduled to visit a 38-year-old female client who has been discharged from
the hospital with a new colostomy. Which duties would the nurse perform for this patient in the entry
phase of the home visit? Select all that apply
A. collect information about the patients diagnosis, surgery, and treatments
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