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Pineappleeh

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When providing pharmacologic interventions for children, it is important for the nurse to consider which of the following differences between adults and children? Select all that apply.
 
  a. anatomical c. psychological
  b. physiological d. cognitive

Question 2

Clinical pathways are developed to guide a health care team through a client's course of therapy. Their major purpose is to:
 
  a. provide early warnings about the approaching need for higher level care
  b. achieve specific client outcomes in a defined time frame
  c. satisfy standards of accrediting organizations
  d. simplify the work of the nursing staff and the health care team



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Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D

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Correct The anatomical, physiological, psychological, and cognitive differences between children and adults must be considered then planning to initiate pharmacological interventions. Such developmental differences are essential considerations for the safe administration of medications.
Incorrect All answers are correct.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. The development of clinical or critical pathways as a function of case management is not involved in predicting an approaching need for higher level care, but is aimed at achieving the best possible outcome in the shortest time.
B Correct. Clinical pathways were developed and designed to achieve specific client outcomes in a defined time frame.
C Incorrect. Clinical or critical pathways are not designed to satisfy accreditations.
D Incorrect. Although clinical or critical pathways may simplify the work of the nursing staff and the health care team, they are not designed for this purpose.




Pineappleeh

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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