The patient states a history of substance abuse. Using your knowledge of abstinence, this patient would be considered abstinent when there had been no use of illicit substances or alcohol in the preceding how many months?
A) 3
B) 6
C) 9
D) 12
Question 2
It is important to be able to compare and contrast population-based health care needs with unique needs of other population groups. Which characteristics are reflective of Medicare clients with acute myocardial infarctions?
1. Less likely to be treated in an urban hospital.
2. Less likely to receive recommended treatments in a rural hospital.
3. Urban hospitals have higher adjusted 7-day postacute myocardial infarction complications.
4. Rural hospitals have significantly higher adjusted 30-day post-AMI death rates from all causes.
A) 1, 3
B) 1, 4
C) 2, 3
D) 2, 4
Symptoms of a patient in shock.
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A patient is talking to the nurse about her husband’s abuse and attempt to strangle her. She ...