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futuristic

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on: Jul 7, 2018
Patient acuity systems have been developed to ____.
 
  a. Identify the severity of disease processes
  b. Quantify the patients' needs for nursing care
  c. Predict nursing care needs at discharge
  d. Identify potential risks for complications related to their diagnosis

Question 2

Which of the following are the responsibilities of the delegatee in a situation (select all that apply)?
 
  a. Corrective action
  b. Own acts
  c. Accepting the delegation
  d. Appropriate notification and reporting
  e. Accomplishing the task


sylvia

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Reply #1 on: Jul 7, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Acuity systems are used to identify and quantify each patients' needs for nursing care. It consid-ers diagnosis, mobility issues, self-care needs, psychosocial issues, caregiver support, teaching, and medication administration needs. All other options are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D, E
The delegatee accepts accountability for his or her own acts, accepts the delegation, uses appro-priate notification and reporting, and accomplishes the task.


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