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james9437

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is performing a health assessment. Which of the questions will provide the greatest assistance in the determination of discharge planning needs?
 
  1. Do you live alone?
  2. Did you graduate from high school?
  3. Are you involved in any types of exercise programs?
  4. What steps have you taken to ensure your care when you go home?

Question 2

During a routine pediatric health maintenance appointment, the parents of a newborn report being concerned their baby is sleeping too much. The nursing assessment reveals the newborn sleeps 16 hours each day.
 
  Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
  1. The recommendation for a newborn is 16 to 18 hours of sleep per day.
  2. Your newborn is sleeping too much.
  3. Do not allow your newborn to nap as often.
  4. I would recommend putting your baby to sleep later in the evening.


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Mholman93

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Open-ended questions will solicit the greatest amount of information for discharge planning needs. Options 1 and 2 represent closed questions. The determination of participation in exercise programs will not provide information concerning discharge-planning needs.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1


james9437

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

mcarey591

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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