The nurse works with breast cancer survivors in a Reach for ...

[Lisaclaire]

The nurse works with breast cancer survivors in a Reach for Recovery program. Which portion of the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) focus on quality care does this work represent?
 
  1. Staying healthy
  2. Getting better
  3. Living with illness or disability
  4. Coping with palliative care or end-of-life issues

Question 2

What is the purpose of using a line of sight survey?
 
  1. Provides data about how a nurse manager spends his or her time and how this contributes to the goals.
  2. Provides information about the quality of care on a unit and the strategic plan.
  3. Provides staff with information about the manager's performance.
  4. Provides data for the hospital board to understand staff functions.

[jonathanballen97]

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Staying healthy means that the individual needs to get healthcare to stay well and avoid illness.
2. Getting better requires that the patient reach for recovery.
3. Living with illness or disability acknowledges that some health problems cannot be cured, and then the individual needs assistance in learning how to manage and cope long-term.
4. Coping with palliative care or end-of-life issues requires that individuals need support and care during terminal stages of illness. Families and caregivers are also involved in each of these consumer components of healthcare.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. This is the purpose of a line of sight survey.
2. This survey is focused on personal appraisal.
3. The line of sight survey is a self-appraisal that would not necessarily be shared with staff.
4. The survey is done by nurse managers to help them focus on positive steps they have taken to meet goals.

[Lisaclaire]

Gracias!

[Jsherida]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review