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Mr.Thesaxman

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The director of nursing at a skilled facility is implementing knowledge, skills, and attitudes to improve the quality of care of the older residents. Which criteria will be implemented? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Safety
  2. Teamwork
  3. Staff incentives
  4. Patient-centered care
  5. Quality improvement

Question 2

The triage nurse is taking vital signs of a 59-year-old African American male who has arrived to be treated for a laceration in his right hand. His blood pressure is 180/104.
 
  The nurse applies a dressing to his hand and plans for continuation of his care for the laceration. When questioning the client about his blood pressure, he states he did not know if that was normal for him and that he was not on any medication. In analyzing the blood pressure, the nurse decides
  A) this is normal for someone in pain from an injury.
  B) this finding is abnormal and presents an opportunity to initiate secondary prevention to prevent the progression of illness.
  C) the blood pressure may not be accurate, therefore, it does not need to be addressed.
  D) this patient needs to have his pressure taken in a standing position.



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yasmina

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Answer to Question 1

1,2,4,5
Rationale: Safety is a knowledge, skill, or attitude that will improve the quality of care of the facility's residents by minimizing risk of harm to patients and providers.

Answer to Question 2

B




Mr.Thesaxman

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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