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piesebel

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on: Jul 7, 2018
The end of shift report is vital for the coordination of patient care. Which of these statements would require an intervention if overheard by the charge nurse during report?
 
  a. Mr. Smith is quite afraid of the outcome of his procedure today. I had to give him an anti-anxiety medication..
  b. Mr. Smith is quite afraid of the outcome of his procedure today. I called his wife to come in early..
  c. Mr. Smith is quite afraid of the outcome of his procedure today. I called the chaplain to see him and his wife today..
  d. Mr. Smith is quite afraid of the outcome of his procedure today. I was in the room most of the day..

Question 2

According to U.S. Census Bureau (2009b), there are how many uninsured Americans?
 
  a. 10 million c. 45 million
  b. 22 million d. 86 million


morganmarie791

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Reply #1 on: Jul 7, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

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A Appropriate communication regarding a patient and his anxiety and therefore does not require intervention.
B Appropriate communication regarding a patient and his anxiety and therefore does not require intervention.
C Appropriate communication regarding a patient and his anxiety and therefore does not require intervention.
D It illustrates the nurse making an inappropriate judgment regarding this patient's anxiety and therefore would require intervention.

Answer to Question 2

C
According to the U.S. Census Bureau (2009b), there are more than 45 million uninsured Americans.


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