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viki

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) provides standards of care for which of the following:
 
  A.
  Very young
  B.
  Older adults
  C.
  Those who have certain intellectual communication difficulties
  D.
  Those without medical insurance

Question 2

An 85-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident and depression. The symptom that is unrelated to depression would be?
 
  A.
  Crying and refusing to perform task
  B.
  Answering I forgot to questions
  C.
  Having positive self-esteem
  D.
  Neglecting ADLs


SamMuagrove

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
OBRA provides regulations for proper assessment of the elderly; for this reason, registered nurses have to provide the initial physical assessment.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The patient may suffer from depression as a result of limitations produced by the stroke. The patient's cerebrovascular event also will have an impact on the patient and his family. Depression can be evidenced by sadness, confusion, and lack of self-care.


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viki

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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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