Health: The Basics, The Mastering Health Edition (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134183268
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 16, Problem 1TAI
List several conditions for which you wouldn’t need to seek medical help. When would you consider each condition to be bad enough to require medical attention? How would you decide where to go for treatment?
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
When providing care for any acute injury, what should be done?
A:Call 911
B:Ask a Dr for help
C:PRICE
D:IMPRESS
Why do nurses need to know about pathophysiology?
Why is it essential to understand the various methods of providing first aid in the case of an unintentional injury?
Chapter 16 Solutions
Health: The Basics, The Mastering Health Edition (12th Edition)
Ch. 16 - Do you believe that patients should have access to...Ch. 16 - Prob. 2WDYTCh. 16 - Why is it important that private insurance cover...Ch. 16 - Prob. 4WDYTCh. 16 - Prob. 5WDYTCh. 16 - Do you or your friends use any complementary...Ch. 16 - Prob. 7WDYTCh. 16 - Prob. 8WDYTCh. 16 - Prob. 1WDYSCh. 16 - Prob. 2WDYS
Ch. 16 - Prob. 3WDYSCh. 16 - Prob. 4WDYSCh. 16 - Prob. 5WDYSCh. 16 - Prob. 1PQCh. 16 - Prob. 2PQCh. 16 - Which medical practice is based on treating the...Ch. 16 - Prob. 4PQCh. 16 - Prob. 5PQCh. 16 - What is the term for an amount paid directly to a...Ch. 16 - The most restrictive type of managed care is a....Ch. 16 - Prob. 8PQCh. 16 - Prob. 9PQCh. 16 - Prob. 10PQCh. 16 - List several conditions for which you wouldnt need...Ch. 16 - Describe your rights as a patient. Have you ever...Ch. 16 - What is the most common form of medicine practiced...Ch. 16 - What are the inherent benefits and risks of...Ch. 16 - Prob. 5TAICh. 16 - Discuss how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has...Ch. 16 - Prob. 1AYCh. 16 - Prob. 2AYCh. 16 - Prob. 3AYCh. 16 - Prob. 4AYCh. 16 - Prob. 5AYCh. 16 - Prob. 6AYCh. 16 - Prob. 7AYCh. 16 - Did you take medication as directed?Ch. 16 - Prob. 9AYCh. 16 - Prob. 10AYCh. 16 - Prob. 11AYCh. 16 - Prob. 12AYCh. 16 - Prob. 13AYCh. 16 - Prob. 14AYCh. 16 - Prob. 1AYACh. 16 - Prob. 2AYACh. 16 - Prob. 3AYACh. 16 - Prob. 4AYACh. 16 - Prob. 5AYACh. 16 - Prob. 6AYACh. 16 - Prob. 1PQACh. 16 - What type of medicine addresses imbalances of qi?...Ch. 16 - Prob. 3PQACh. 16 - Prob. 4PQA
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, health-nutrition and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Please answer this:arrow_forwardJulie is a new patient who brings a list of her current medications to her first appointment. She indicates in her health history that she has several conditions for which she is taking medications prescribed by her previous physician, but she is unaware of which medication is associated with a particular condition. Her medical records have been requested from her previous physician, but have not yet arrived. What steps can you take to attempt to match her medications with the disorders that she reports?arrow_forwardDiscuss the effects of medical negligence. What is the role and accountability of hospitals? Explain in detailsarrow_forward
- E. L. is an 88-year-old widow who has advanced dementia. She is a retired secretary and is cared for in the home of her divorced daughter, who is her power of attorney for health affairs. E. L. requires assistance with all activities of daily living. She spends most of the day sitting in her orthopedic recliner (she has had bilateral hip replacements) or lying in bed. She does not speak or acknowledge the presence of others. Recently, E. L. has stopped eating all meals except for small banana slices. She resists a spoon when it is brought to her mouth, and she pockets food in her cheeks without swallowing. E. L. was admitted to the hospital several months ago for influenza and bilateral pneumonia. She was treated in the intensive care unit for three days and then sent home. The possibility of a feeding tube insertion was discussed during her hospitalization. E. L.’s daughter is seeking guidance on artificial nutrition and hydration. Use the assigned readings to guide you in the…arrow_forwardThe nurse is reviewing the postoperative prescriptions for a client who has just returned from surgery and notes that the surgeon has prescribed lepirudin. Which is this medication prescribed to prevent?arrow_forwardA patient with major depressive disorder expresses feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate? a) Ineffective Coping b) Risk for Suicide c) Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity d) Impaired Social Interactionarrow_forward
- Describe an instance when you promptly reported to a Clinical Facilitator or other appropriate care team member about a client’s pain and other symptoms. Identify the person you reported to (Clinical Facilitator or other appropriate care team member).arrow_forwardFor a patient experiencing dyspnea, which nursing action is appropriate? A) Restrict fluids to reduce the workload on the heart B) Place the patient in a supine position to facilitate comfort C) Administer oxygen therapy as prescribed D) Encourage deep breathing exercises only during the dayarrow_forwardWhat is a primary consideration when providing culturally competent care? A) Assuming all patients prefer the same type of communication B) Ignoring cultural differences to avoid stereotyping C) Understanding and respecting each patient's cultural beliefs and practices D) Focusing solely on the medical aspects of care without considering cultural implicationsarrow_forward
- A 9-year-old girl who has a terminal illness asks the physician, "Am I going to die?". The child's parents previously told the physician that they do not want the child to know her diagnosis or prognosis. Which of the following represents the best response by the physician to the child's question? Answers A - E A "Do not worry, you will be fine and cured" B "Yes, unfortunately there is a possibility you will die of the illness" C "Tell me what your parents have told you about your illness" D "Your parents do not want me to talk to you about your illness" ... E "Many children with this kind of illness live a long time".arrow_forwardA patient with borderline personality disorder engages in self-harming behaviors. The nurse develops a safety plan with the patient, which includes: a) Identifying triggers for self-harm and coping strategies to use instead b) Encouraging the patient to avoid social interactions to minimize stress c) Allowing the patient unrestricted access to potentially harmful objects d) Implementing strict behavioral restrictions and punitive measuresarrow_forward8. You are working in a long-term care facility. You notice that your elderly client doesn't always swallow his pills and will spit them out after the nurse has left. The best action for you to take is to: a) Give him some applesauce and insist he swallow them b) Don't interfere as it isn't your responsibility c) Tell the nurse who is administering the medication d) Report that he hasn't swallowed the medication in his chartarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative a...NursingISBN:9781305964792Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy CorreaPublisher:Cengage Learning- Essentials Health Info Management Principles/Prac...Health & NutritionISBN:9780357191651Author:BowiePublisher:Cengage
Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative a...
Nursing
ISBN:9781305964792
Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Essentials Health Info Management Principles/Prac...
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9780357191651
Author:Bowie
Publisher:Cengage
Medical Terminology | Lesson 8 | Nervous System, Cardiorespiratory and Endocrine Anatomy Terms; Author: JJ Medicine;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiivC3iLZew;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY