Nurses who work in a skilled nursing facility need nursing ...

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Nurses who work in a skilled nursing facility need nursing expertise in which of the following areas? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Gerontological nursing
  b. IV fluid management
  c. Ventilator management
  d. Depression/violent behavior management
  e. Wound care management

Question 2

The nurse is evaluating the Falls Program instituted on the medical unit to decrease the number of falls. The number of falls has decreased in the last month. The nurse realizes that (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. The program has been successful and can be terminated.
  b. Policies for the program need to be developed or evaluated further.
  c. The program evaluation is a nursing-sensitive outcome that can enhance safety.
  d. The program results need to be reported to the QI Committee only.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, E
An intermediate care or skilled nursing facility offers skilled care provided by a licensed nursing staff. This often includes administration of IV fluids, wound care, long-term ventilator management, and physical rehabilitation. Patients receive extensive supportive care until they are able to move back into the community or into residential care. Nurses who work in a skilled nursing facility need nursing expertise similar to that of nurses working in acute care inpatient settings, along with a background in gerontological nursing principles. Patients who suffer emotional and behavioral problems such as depression, violent behavior, and eating disorders often require special counseling and treatment in psychiatric facilities.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C
Nurses and health care facilities use nursing-sensitive outcomes to improve nurses' workloads, enhance patient safety, and develop sound policies related to nursing practice and health care.