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TFauchery

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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 may 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

A client is admitted to the acute care setting for manifestations of fluid and electrolyte imbalance. On review of the client's serum electrolyte values, the nurse notes abnormal calcium and sodium values.
 
  Normal values for these two electrolytes are:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Normal serum sodium level:135-147 mEq/L
  2. Normal serum sodium level: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
  3. Normal serum calcium level: 8.5-10.5 mg/dl
  4. Normal serum calcium level: 95-105 mEq/L
  5. Normal serum calcium level: 1.3-2.1 mEq/L



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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

1,3
Rationale: Normal serum sodium levels are between 135-147 mEq/L




TFauchery

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM


mcarey591

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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