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tiara099

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The leadership of a private hospital have chosen to begin the process of accreditation in order to enhance the credibility and status of the hospital.
 
  The accreditation process and necessary performance improvements that the hospital will undertake will most likely occur under the auspices of what regulatory body?
  A) Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
  B) The Joint Commission
  C) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
  D) The state Department of Public Health (DPH)

Question 2

The nurse discusses medication use with the older adult who has arthritis, asthma, and glaucoma. Which of the following information should be included in the teaching?
 
  A) Use over-the-counter cold medications as needed.
  B) Apply the dorzolamide (Trusopt) drops 1 minute after the pilocarpine.
  C) Avoid stool softeners and laxatives.
  D) Take ibuprofen as directed for the arthritis pain.


coreycathey

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Only the ibuprofen recommendation is warranted. Cold remedies can contain mydriatic agents that increase intraocular pressure; straining in an effort to defecate can also increase it. Eye drops should be separated by 5 minutes.


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