A 70-year-old patient covered by Medicare is being admitted for ...

[stephzh]

A 70-year-old patient covered by Medicare is being admitted for stabilization of type 2 diabetes. When asked by the family why their parent's care is being co-managed by a geriatric nurse prac-titioner and a physician, the best explanation is that
 
  a. the geriatric nurse practitioner is specially trained to work with older patients.
  b. research has shown that this care model often results in shorter hospital stays.
  c. the physician and nurse practitioner will focus on different needs.
  d. Medicare encourages this team concept of patient care.

Question 2

The nurse is educating an 80-year-old patient regarding a newly prescribed medication. The nurse's teaching strategies include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Using pictures to show how the medica-tion should be stored
  b. Asking the patient to use his own words to describe the medication's possible side effects
  c. Avoiding written instruction in favor of verbal, face-to-face communication
  d. Delivering the information using a slow, deliberate manner of speech
  e. Repeating the information at least three times during the conversation

[krakiolit]

Answer to Question 1

B
Some studies demonstrate a significant decrease in the length of stay when patients are co-managed by a nurse practitioner and an attending physician.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, E
Strategies such as repetition, patient restating, and varied delivery methods such as pictures, written, audio, and oral discussion are all appropriate and recommended for the older adult learner.

[stephzh]

Thank you

[krakiolit]

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