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The patient is admitted to the emergency department, having suffered frostbite to the hands, which are grayish-white in color. When attempting to warm the hands, the nurse should:
 
  a. have the patient rub the hands together briskly.
  b. wipe the hands vigorously with a warm towel.
  c. run tepid water over the hands to warm slowly.
  d. wrap the hands in hot, moist towels.

Question 2

A major influence on home care came as a result of a change in the payment system for hospitalized patients, paying a set rate according to diagnosis. This new payment method is called:
 
  a. OAC.
  b. DRGs.
  c. Title XVIII.
  d. Title XIX.


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

D
Warming the hands in moist towels will warm the hands slowly. Friction of frozen body parts should be avoided.

Answer to Question 2

B
The next major influence on home care after Medicare was DRGs.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
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