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cartlidgeashley

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A client with mental illness is being discharged to a group home. The discharge planner is helping the family to make the transition. The discharge planner would be least likely to be responsible for which of the following as it relates to the client?
 
  A) Chart review for inadequacies
  B) Family support upon discharge
  C) Past medical history
  D) Current response to treatment

Question 2

Which of the following clients is suitable for psychiatric home care services?
 
  A) Paralyzed Vietnam veteran who is experiencing increasing respiratory difficulties and chronic infections
  B) Schizophrenic woman found living under the freeway
  C) Adolescent with conduct disorder who took an overdose of Xanax (alprazolam)
  D) Homebound individual with bipolar illness who is exhibiting manic symptoms


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
The nurse who serves as a discharge planner coordinates all the facets of a client's admission and discharge. He or she reviews the client's current response to treatment and past medical history and assesses what family or friend support is available once the client is ready to be discharged. Reviewing the chart for inadequacies is not a task of the discharge planner.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
The wrong answers would be inappropriate clients to receive home care due to the acuity of their situations, except for the woman who is homeless. A homebound individual with bipolar illness who is having subacute symptoms would be the perfect candidate for home care services.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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