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burton19126

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The nurse is admitting a 45-year-old man to the medical-surgical unit. The patient has a diagnosis of Buerger's disease.
 
  While the nurse is taking the patient's health history, he reveals that he smokes about 2 packs of cigarettes a day, has a history of alcohol abuse, and does not exercise. What would be the priority teaching for this patient?
  A) The lack of exercise, which is the identified cause of Buerger's disease
  B) The likelihood that not exercising may cause his death in the near future without a significant change in behavior
  C) That cigarettes contain nicotine, which is a powerful vasoconstrictor and may cause or aggravate Buerger's disease
  D) The fact that alcohol suppresses the immune system, creates high glucose levels, and may cause Buerger's disease

Question 2

An older patient is being discharged to live with adult children who need to work during the day. What referral information would be beneficial for the patient and family members?
 
  1. Transitional care unit
  2. Retirement community
  3. Skilled nursing facility
  4. Community nursing care


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Transitional care is within an acute care hospital and provides subacute, rehabilitation, and palliative care services. This would not be appropriate for the patient who is being discharged to a home environment.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
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