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nramada

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A patient who grew up during the 1930s in an urban community has been prescribed several medications for a variety of chronic health issues. To help ensure medication compliance based on knowledge of this age cohort, the nurse
 
  a. provides a detailed explanation about the importance of taking the medications ap-propriately.
  b. educates the patient about the cost-effectiveness of generic brands of the prescribed medications.
  c. includes family members with the patient in the medication education plan.
  d. offers suggestions on ways to minimize the risk of forgetting to take medication correctly.

Question 2

A nurse assesses a patient using the Barthel Index and scores the patient as a 98 . What inference does the nurse draw from this assessment?
 
  a. The patient is nearly dependent in all areas measured.
  b. The patient is able to live independently.
  c. The patient is close to independent in the areas measured.
  d. The patient's cognitive status impaired the assessment.


durant1234

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

B
Persons of this cohort (raised during the American depression of the 1930s) are generally frugal and often do not spend money, even if they have it. Suggesting a cost-effective way to purchase the medications will particularly appeal to this patient.

Answer to Question 2

C
The Barthel Index has a maximum score of 100, with the higher the score meaning more inde-pendent functioning. However, the tool developers do not state that a high score equals being able to live independently. This tool does not measure cognitive functioning.


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nramada

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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