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Davideckstein7 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A nurse educator is explaining the idea of health care as a partnership between provider and client. Which are client responsibilities that some hospitals have included in their client bill of rights? Select all that apply.

A) Involving your family in your healthcare decisions
B) Reporting accurate and complete information about your health to your healthcare team
C) Asking questions asked by your healthcare team
D) Immediately paying all expenses not covered by insurance
E) Accepting the consequences if you fail to comply with instructions given to you

Question 2

At a local seminar discussing healthcare resources, the nurse discusses the phenomenon that healthcare resources are declining while costs for health care are increasing.

An older adult in attendance asks the speaker why it has become so difficult to obtain needed care and services. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) There is increased cost due to the increased incidence of malpractice lawsuits.
B) There is a decrease in the number of adults needing care.
C) There are not enough medications produced for those who need them.
D) There are plenty of nurses but not enough doctors.

Silverbeard98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B, C, E

It is not essential for clients to involve their family members in healthcare decisions. Clients have the responsibility to provide complete and accurate information about their symptoms, history, and status to their healthcare team. Accepting financial responsibility for treatment does not require immediate payment. Clients must understand that noncompliance with treatment recommendations may result in poor outcomes.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A

Services are reduced because of increasing costs and needs. One reason for increased costs is the practice of defensive medicine because of the risks of malpractice litigation. There is an increasing shortage of nurses and physicians. Over the next decade, there will be an increasing number of older adults needing medical care. The cost of supplies and medication, not the amount available, is the reason for decreased services.