Andy Roberts is a home health nurse who has five clients to see. Mr. Anderson needs BID dressing changes; Mrs. Brown needs blood drawn to check her prothrombin (protime) levels;
Mr. Carter must have his fasting blood glucose levels checked; Mrs. Dixon's heart and lung function must be evaluated following recent hospitalization with congestive heart failure (CHF); and Mr. Edison is a new admit after being discharged from the hospital following a total hip replacement. In planning his day, Andy will probably schedule which two clients first?
1. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Carter
2. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Edison
3. Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Dixon
4. Mrs. Brown and Mr. Edison
5. Mr. Carter and Mrs. Dixon
Question 2
Clients who receive home health services
1. Generally pay for services as they are provided, similar to a visit to a physician.
2. Often are unable to pay for all services directly, but pay on a sliding-scale basis.
3. Typically are poor with no individual health benefits.
4. Usually have some type of health insurance that pays for visits.
Mechanical ventilation may be necessary for clients experiencing respiratory alkalosis
Application of an ostomy bag or pouch: B, An ostomy nurse applying an ostomy bag to a stoma;
Changing a Sterile Dressing
Health and Income per Capita: Two Views
Roberts syndrome is a genetic disorder