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berenicecastro

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A nurse is caring for an older adult client in the home.
 
  The nurse concludes that the client needs an x-ray to determine if he has pneumonia and requires oxygen for shortness of breath. The nurse calls to inform the physician of the client's status and then makes arrangements to carry out the physician's orders. In this scenario, what role does the nurse play?
  A) Case manager
  B) Nurse practitioner
  C) Clinical nurse specialist
  D) Advanced practitioner

Question 2

What is one of the most significant trends in health care today?
 
  A) increased length of hospital stays
  B) shift from hospitals to community-based care
  C) emphasis on disease management
  D) narrowing of the areas for nursing practice


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quynhmickitran

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Case management means the nurse coordinates many resources to maximize the opportunity for people to manage their own health care at home.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
The shift to community-based care is related to the public's desire to participate more actively in health care decisions, issues, and choices.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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