A client is being discharged from the hospital in a few days. The family acknowledges they can no longer care for him at home as he needs more care than they can provide.
They would like to investigate a nursing home placement and ask for the nurse's advice regarding such a placement. The nurse should
A) recommend the extended care facility where she works on the weekend.
B) encourage the family to look at all alternatives and consult the long-term care ombudsman for assistance.
C) discourage the family from such a placement because it would not be appropriate.
D) research information for the family regarding available placements in the area.
Question 2
In comparison to the European Union, the United States has a high infant mortality rate and a high low birth weight rate. One reason this may be occurring is
A) the amount of money spent on health care in the other countries.
B) the difference in documentation for statistical reporting.
C) cultural differences in the birthing experience.
D) failure of the United States to use maternal child home visits.
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
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The family described in Example Case 5