The patient is being discharged from the hospital after having a ...

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The patient is being discharged from the hospital after having a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). Which level of the healthcare system will best serve the needs of this patient at this point?
 
  1. Primary care
  2. Secondary care
  3. Tertiary care
  4. Public healthcare

Question 2

Which activities are appropriate for the nurse to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Diabetic diet teaching
  2. Postoperative wound care
  3. Sterile dressing change
  4. Routine vital signs
  5. Hygienic care

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Answer to Question 1

3
Explanation: 1. The patient already has coronary heart disease, so primary care would not be appropriate for this problem.
2. The patient has just been discharged from secondary care level services, where diagnosis and treatment was done.
3. A patient recovering from a CABG will best be served by rehabilitation services, which is at the tertiary care level.
4. There is no indication that the patient was having difficulty accessing healthcare prior to this episode, so public healthcare does not apply.

Answer to Question 2

4, 5
Explanation: 1. Diabetic diet teaching requires specialized knowledge and skill and cannot be delegated.
2. Postoperative wound care requires specialized knowledge and skill and cannot be delegated.
3. Sterile dressing changes require specialized knowledge and skill and should not be delegated.
4. Frequently occurring tasks with predictable results and minimal potential for risks can be delegated to the UAP.
5. Frequently occurring tasks with predictable results and minimal potential for risks can be delegated to the UAP.

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