You are a new nurse on an orthopedic unit, and you are learning ...

[Beheh]

You are a new nurse on an orthopedic unit, and you are learning how to integrate delegation into your daily work. What might be important for you to consider to improve your delegation?
 
  1. Organize your work and consider who is best to do what tasks and when.
  2. When you delegate, do not overburden UAPs as they will work harder if they like you.
  3. Recognize that your performance appraisal will depend on demonstrating that you are able to do the entire job.
  4. After you delegate to UAPs, you will have minimal contact with patients UAPs are caring for.

Question 2

Which statements regarding United States national healthcare expenditures should be included in a classroom discussion of the topic? Select all that apply.
 
  1. The largest portion of healthcare expenditures is found in non-hospital services.
  2. Healthcare reimbursement in the United States occurs via a pluralistic payment system.
  3. Pharmaceuticals and medical supplies do not necessarily affect national healthcare expenditures.
  4. The cost of premiums for employer-based health insurance continues to grow.
  5. The average employee contribution to company-provided health insurance is increasing.

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Answer to Question 1

1
Explanation: 1. If you are organized, then you can better know what needs to be done and plan to get it donewho and when.
2. This is not effective; the goal is not to be liked as a person.
3. This perspective may lead to the Supernurse syndrome, when you think you must do all the work yourself.
4. As the delegator, you still need to check patients and relate to them routinely.

Answer to Question 2

4, 5
Explanation: 1. The largest portion of healthcare expenditures is found in the hospital industry, despite the fact that there is a decrease in length of stay and increasing use of non-hospital services.
2. Healthcare reimbursement in the United States is complex, with many players and motivations, and a long history of change.
3. The healthcare industry's financial issues affect all aspects of provision of care, including drugs and medical supplies.
4. These premiums are increasing for all sizes of companies providing coverage.
5. This contribution continues to rise as the premiums charged to the employer rise.

[Beheh]

Great answer, keep it coming

[ASDFGJLO]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it