Author Question: The nurse is reviewing the terminally ill client's chart, and notes a referral for hospice care. ... (Read 81 times)

appyboo · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is reviewing the terminally ill client's chart, and notes a referral for hospice care. Characteristics of hospice care include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Medicare pays an all-inclusive benefit related to the terminal illness or symptom management.
2. Care is delivered by an interdisciplinary team.
3. A nurse can make a referral for hospice care.
4. Clients can have Medicare claims denied if they live longer than 6 months.
5. Hospice care can be carried out in a variety of settings.

Question 2

The nurse receives an order to administer 3.8 mL of medication intramuscularly. What size syringe would the nurse use?

1. 3 mL
2. 4 mL
3. 5 mL
4. 10 mL

deja · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,2,5
Rationale: Medicare pays an all-inclusive benefit that provides the client with durable medical equipment and all medication and treatment related to the terminal illness and symptom management.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: The nurse would use a 5mL syringe because it is the smallest size that would contain 3.8 mL. There is no such thing as a 4mL syringe, and a 3mL syringe would be two small to hold all of the medication. A 10mL syringe would be larger than needed.