Which of the following phrases best describes continuity of care? ...

[skymedlock]

Which of the following phrases best describes continuity of care?
 
  A) Focusing on acute care in the hospital
  B) Serving the needs of children
  C) Facilitating transition between settings
  D) Providing single-episode care services

Question 2

What role will the nurse play in transferring a client to a long-term care facility?
 
  A) Provide a verbal report to the nurse at the long-term care facility on the client, the hospital care, and the client's current condition.
  B) Assure that the client's original chart accompanies the client.
  C) Arrange for the client's belongings to remain at the hospital until discharge from the long-term care facility.
  D) Inform the client that transferring should be a stress-free situation.

[covalentbond]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Continuity of care is a process by which health care providers give appropriate uninterrupted care and facilitate the client's transition between different settings and levels of care. The other choices do not describe continuity of care.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
The nurse at the hospital will provide a verbal report to the nurse at the long-term facility. The client's belongings will accompany the client to the long-term facility, and the nurse should assure that this occurs. The original chart will not accompany the client, but copies of the chart or sections of the chart may be sent based upon agency protocols. The nurse should also recognize and inform the client that while a transfer may be a welcome event, it also can be stressful.

[skymedlock]

Gracias!

[Jossy]

Great answer, keep it coming