Author Question: When a client's condition warrants transfer to another unit, which of these actions by the nurse ... (Read 43 times)

student77 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When a client's condition warrants transfer to another unit, which of these actions by the nurse will facilitate continuity of care?

a. introducing the client and family to personnel on the new unit
b. giving the client's personal effects to the family for safekeeping
c. allowing the client and family to say good-bye to personnel on the unit being left
d. promising that the nurse will visit the client frequently on the new unit

Question 2

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing cancer of the larynx?

a. alcohol abuse c. obesity
b. chronic respiratory tract infection d. heredity

macmac · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
When transferring to another unit, it is important for the continuity of care that the nurse introduce the client and family to personnel on the new unit.

Answer to Question 2

A
Both lung and laryngeal cancers are closely related to smoking tobacco products. Air pollution and exposure to carcinogens also contribute to development of lung cancer; chronic alcohol abuse, chronic laryngitis, and vocal overuse also contribute to development of laryngeal cancer.