What is the primary disadvantage associated with outpatient and ...

[Awilson837]

What is the primary disadvantage associated with outpatient and day facility care?
 
  a. Increased cost
  b. Increased risk of infection
  c. Lack of physical connection to the hospital
  d. Longer separation of the child from family

Question 2

A woman who is 6 months pregnant has sought medical attention, saying she fell down the stairs. What scenario would cause an emergency department nurse to suspect that the woman has been battered?
 
  a. The woman and her partner are having an argument that is loud and hostile.
  b. The woman has injuries on various parts of her body that are in different stages of
  healing.
  c. Examination reveals a fractured arm and fresh bruises. Her husband asks her
  about her pain.
  d. She avoids making eye contact and is hesitant to answer questions.

[ankilker]

Answer to Question 1

C
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A This type of care decreases cost.
B This type of care decreases risk of infection.
C Outpatient and day facility care do not provide extended care; therefore a child
requiring extended care should be transferred to the hospital, causing increased
stress to the child and parents.
D This type of care minimizes separation of the child from family.

Answer to Question 2

B
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A This is not always an indication of battering. Many times the batterer will be
attentive and refuse to leave the woman's bedside.
B The battered woman often has multiple injuries in various stages of healing.
C With battering there are injuries in various stages of healing.
D It is more normal for the woman to have a flat affect.

[Awilson837]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[blakcmamba]

Excellent