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leilurhhh

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What are the components of a quality hospice program?
 
  a. Are sensitive to different cultures, have a small patient-to-worker ratio, are responsive MondayFriday, 95
  b. Have community support, allow for high patient-to-caregiver ratios, respond to family and patient needs
  c. Have an interdisciplinary team, are sensitive to cultural differences, are responsive to patient and family wants and needs
  d. Have a specific religious belief structure, have small patient-to-caregiver ratios, are rigid in their ability to respond to specific needs

Question 2

Harriet Powell, age 68, has just been admitted to the oncology unit with a new diagnosis of lung cancer. This is Mrs. Powell's first time being admitted in the hospital, and she knows very little about her diagnosis.
 
  Which of the following is the best action that the nurse can take to make Mrs. Powell's transition easier?
  a. Leave a printout about lung cancer at her bedside
  b. Administer an antianxiety agent to keep her calm
  c. Tell her a physician will be in to explain what is going on
  d. Talk with her about her fears, questions, or concerns



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Answer to Question 1

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A quality hospice program is sensitive to all cultures, values, and beliefs and has an interdisciplinary team of experts in state-of-the-art care of dying persons with small patient-to-caregiver ratios. Hospices are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and are responsive to family and patient needs.

Answer to Question 2

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Talking with Mrs. Powell about her fears and concerns is a critical aspect of giving caring and holistic nursing care. Responses A and C may provide supplemental information for Mrs. Powell about her condition, but they do not replace the role of the nurse to listen to and address the patient's concerns. Response B can be helpful in keeping the patient calm but does not resolve her underlying concerns.




leilurhhh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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