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chandani

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse is performing an initial assessment on an alcoholic patient. Which of the following actions by the nurse would best ensure honest answers?
 
  a. Not asking personal questions
  b. Having a nonjudgmental attitude
  c. Including the family
  d. Promising the patient not to tell anyone

Question 2

What would be the most appropriate guidance the nurse could provide an older adult couple that is considering a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)?
 
  a. Admittance is limited to people who are relatively unimpaired.
  b. A contract is usually a lifetime commitment.
  c. A contract is an acceptable tax shelter.
  d. Contracts can be signed on a month-to-month basis.


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

ANS: B
Maintaining a nonjudgmental attitude may reassure the patient and allow him to be more honest in his responses to the admission assessment.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
CCRCs offer a complete range of health care services, from independent living to 24-hour skilled nursing. In most cases, signing a contract with a CCRC is a lifetime commitment.


chandani

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Wow, this really help

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