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D2AR0N

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The nurse is preparing a seminar on planning for a hospitalization for residents of an assisted living facility. What information should the nurse include in the seminar? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Bring a copy of advanced directives for healthcare.
  2. Bring a list of current medications and current labs.
  3. Bring valuable jewelry and money to avoid leaving it unattended.
  4. Bring good walking slippers, a bathrobe, and items such as books.
  5. Bring several changes of clothing to avoid wearing a hospital gown.

Question 2

A hospital is planning to implement a unit that focuses on acute care of the elderly (ACE). How should the hospital administrator explain this unit to the nursing staff?
 
  1. An ACE unit will be run just like a nursing home, except it's located in the hospital.
  2. An ACE unit isn't any different than any other unit in the hospital except for the age of the patients.
  3. The key concept of an ACE unit is to return the patients to their nursing homes as quickly as possible.
  4. Patient-centered interdisciplinary care guided by nurse-driven protocols to address key nursing issues such as mobility, skin care, nutrition, and continence.



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hollysheppard095

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Answer to Question 1

1,2,4
Rationale: Patients should be encouraged to bring a copy of advance directives for healthcare when being admitted to a hospital.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: An ACE unit is not run like a nursing home.




D2AR0N

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!


mcabuhat

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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