Chapter 1, Problem 2R

a patient with diabetes complains of hunger. the patient is sweaty, cold and clammy. outline four immediate nursing actions with rationales that you would perform.

You are an administrator in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The Physician approaches you for assistance with her patient Mr. Jones and Mr. Jones’ family.      The Physician explains that Mr. Jones no longer requires the level of care that is provided in the ICU and wants to transfer Mr. Jones to an acute medical unit.    Jones is ‘incapable’ so his daughter is making treatment decisions on his behalf.   Jones’ does not have a Power of Attorney for Personal Care, his spouse passed away many years ago, and is daughter ranks next on the substitute decision-maker hierarchy.    The issue that the Physician is facing is that Mr. Jones’ daughter does not want her       father transferred out of the ICU and is telling the Physician and the staff that she does not give her consent for him to be transferred.    Question:    Using your critical thinking skills and what you’ve learned about the Health Care Consent Act, what advice do you give the Physician in this case? Explain your…

You arrive to your first day in a new client's home. On arrival the Healt Care Aide you are orientating with shows you how to do a suppository for the client. You have not had any additional training. The Health Care Aide says to you "it doesn't really matter if the nurse shows you. We just do it anyways". The client states that she doesn't like having tons of people in her house and being used as an example. She would rather you just do the skill and get it over with. What is wrong with this situation? (list 3 things) How could you approach this with the client and the staff? What communication techniques can you use to ensure you are comfortable? What type of supervision is required and who is to supervise you? Why

According to the textbook, what are the most common risk areas in a health care organization that require compliance attention? What steps does the compliance department need to take to address specific risk areas? What risk areas have you had personal experiences with in your career in health care?

Analyze the increased complexity of care among older adults. Your supervisor needs to make sure that each of the in-service topics will be covered by someone, so she is asking the staff to communicate their topic preference. Below is the list of problems your supervisor wants the nursing staff to be able to teach older adult clients (and/or their family members) about. In-service Topic Options: Hypertension Diabetes Coronary artery disease Depression Dementia Polypharmacy Increased risk of falls Vison/hearing impairment Nutrition and hydration Your supervisor has asked you to submit a 1-page proposal, written using proper spelling, grammar, and APA, which addresses the following: Identify the client problem your in-service will address. Describe at least 5 consequences of the client problem as it relates to the health, safety, and well-being of older adults. Explain your rationale for choosing the client problem you selected.

A nurse receives a new order from the healthcare provider to keep the client nothing by mouth (NPO). which member(s) of the healthcare team need to be alerted to the new NPO order? Select all that apply. case manager respiratory therapist dietary personnel wound care nurse unlicensed assistive personnel

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is responsible for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). Describe one of the types of ACOs available to providers. Reply to at least two (2) classmates, with a minimum of 75 words each post.   Why is it so important to accurately code diagnoses and procedures as this relates to the ACOs?

A client asks the nurse about the significance of black box warnings included on the label of specific prescription medications. What information should the nurse provide to the client? Select all that apply. "They advise the nurse about look-alike or sound-alike drugs." "They advise the client about serious potential risks related to the use of the drug." "They advise the healthcare professional about serious side effects related to the use of the drug." "They advise the healthcare professional about serious potential risks related to the use of the drug." "They advise the nurse about the dosage strength of the drug and the recommended route of administration." "They indicate the need to consult the pharmacist, and seek reliable drug references and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendations."

A nurse is caring for a client experiencing sickle cell crisis. What are three (3) priority interventions?  Give typing answer with explanation and conclusion