A nursing administrator of the long-term care facility implements ...

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A nursing administrator of the long-term care facility implements a performance improvement program. Which of the following activities should be included in the program?
 
  A) Develop a dementia care unit.
  B) Decrease the use of intramuscular medications.
  C) Emphasize safety and medical care.
  D) Measure outcomes focusing on personal choice.

Question 2

A gerontological nurse is aware that out-of-pocket expenses for care can be onerous for many older adults. Which action can the nurse take to potentially minimize these expenses for clients?
 
  A) Become familiar with the various funding sources and their eligibility requirements.
  B) Teach older adults to be astute with their spending and saving patterns.
  C) Encourage older adults to make care providers aware of each chronic condition they live with.
  D) Provide care that is primarily focused on acute, rather than chronic, health problems.

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Quality assurance and performance improvement programs measure attainment of outcomes. Quality in long-term care focuses on consumer personal choices and quality of life issues, without the overemphasis on safety, uniformity, and medical care. Developing a dementia unit is not always included in quality improvement of long-term care, nor is reduction of IM medications.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Despite the complexity and limitations of programs, nurses need to know enough about the most common sources of payment for health services so they can understand and address some of the barriers to and challenges of implementing nursing care plans and discharge plans. Ultimately, this may have the effect of reducing some older adults' out-of-pocket expenses. Teaching about financial management is beyond the scope of the nurse and focusing on acute, rather than chronic, health problems is inappropriate.

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