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mynx

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on: Jul 17, 2018
A 76-year-old patient is being treated in hospital for pneumonia and his discharge planning is in progress. The patient had been living with his son and daughter-in-law but they have expressed to the care team that this will no longer be the case.
 
  The patient, however, is unable to live independently due to a number of chronic health problems. What member of the care team would be most able to assist the patient with organizing his living situation?
  A) Social worker
  B) Psychologist
  C) Registered nurse (RN)
  D) Physical therapist (PT)

Question 2

Dr. Elizabeth Kbler-Ross distinguished five stages of ______________ in her highly respected book.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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swimkari

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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mynx

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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