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Yi-Chen

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Which of the following units can provide high quality and cost effective care for patients who are less complex, more stable, and have a decreased need for physiologic monitoring could be placed on?
 
  a. intensive care units
  b. triage units
  c. progressive care units
  d. medical surgical units

Question 2

A client with acquired immune deficiency syndrome has oral thrush and difficulty eating. What actions does the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Apply oral anesthetic gels before meals.
  b. Assist the client with oral care every 2 hours.
  c. Offer the client frequent sips of cool drinks.
  d. Provide the client with alcohol-based mouthwash.
  e. Remind the client to use only a soft toothbrush.



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Answer to Question 1

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A growing trend in acute care settings is the designation of progressive care units, considered to be part of the continuum of critical care. In past years, patients who are placed on these units would have been exclusively in critical care units. However, with the use of additional technology and monitoring capabilities, newer care delivery models, and additional nurse education, these units are considered the best environment. The patients are less complex, more stable, have a decreased need for physiologic monitoring, and more self-care capabilities. They can serve as a bridge between critical care units and medical-surgical units, while providing high quality and cost effective care at the same time.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, E
The UAP can help the client with oral care, offer fluids, and remind the client of things the nurse (or other professional) has already taught. Applying medications is performed by the nurse. Alcohol-based mouthwashes are harsh and drying and should not be used.



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