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nramada

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The American Hospital Association's 1972 document that outlines the patient's expectations to be treated with dignity and compassion is:
 
  a. Code of Ethics.
  b. Patient's Bill of Rights.
  c. OBRA.
  d. advance directives.

Question 2

Upon admission, the nurse notes that a patient has a billfold filled with cash. Because there is no family member present, the nurse suggests that the money be:
 
  a. placed in a sealed envelope in the bedside table.
  b. given to hospital security.
  c. locked in the narcotic cupboard.
  d. placed in the hospital safe.



parshano

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Answer to Question 1

B
Patient expectations are outlined by the Patient's Bill of Rights.

Answer to Question 2

D
Valuables should be locked in the hospital safe.



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