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jeatrice

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on: Jul 8, 2018
Acuity data and nursing hours per patient day (NHPPD) are concrete parameters that are used primarily for:
 
  a. benchmarking c. developing nursing budgets
  b. adjusting staffing levels d. reviewing patient care outcomes

Question 2

Louis, an RN, is caring for Emil Jones, a 58-year-old newly diagnosed diabetic. Louis needs to instruct Emil regarding his insulin pump. While performing client teaching, which of the following barriers to communication can Louis eliminate?
 
  A) Noise from the television
  B) Language differences
  C) Educational level
  D) Mr. Jones' lack of attentiveness


ErinKing

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Acuity data and NHPPD are used to measure productive nursing hours, which are used to monitor staffing and scheduling.

Answer to Question 2

A


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