What is the POA indicator for the following condition? The day after surgery, the patient developed a urinary tract infection (UTI) and was given IV antibiotics before she was discharged home the following day.
A. Y
B. N
C. U
D. W
Question 2
Which of the following is an example of a consultation?
A. The patient seeks a second surgical opinion because he/she is unsure about the need for a coronary bypass.
B. The attending physician discusses discharge plans with a patient.
C. The primary care physician requests that a cardiologist examine a patient due to complaints of chest pain.
D. The primary care physician sees a patient for follow-up on laboratory tests.
Measuring Patient Height
Tubal ligation. To minimize the size of the incisions necessary, laparoscopic surgery may be used to
Mechanical ventilation. The photograph shows a patient receiving breathing assistance by the use of
Laser for prostate surgery.
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for suicide.