A 76-year-old client is being treated in hospital for pneumonia ...

[amal]

A 76-year-old client is being treated in hospital for pneumonia and his discharge planning is in progress.
 
  The client had been living with his son and daughter-in-law, but they have expressed to the care team that this will no longer be the case. The client, however, is unable to live independently due to a number of chronic health problems. What member of the care team would be most able to assist the client with organizing his living situation?
  A) Social worker
  B) Psychologist
  C) Registered nurse (RN)
  D) Physical therapist (PT)

Question 2

A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse who has advanced education in a specialty. Which aspect of nursing care is exclusive to the NP role?
 
  A) Ordering medications and diagnostic tests
  B) Meeting the psychosocial needs of clients and families in crisis
  C) Initiating and maintaining intravenous (IV) access
  D) Performing care of surgical incisions and traumatic wounds

[meltdown117]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
A social worker helps clients and their families adjust to personal problems. A psychologist specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and counseling of clients with mental, emotional, or emotionally caused physical problems. RNs do not normally organize living arrangements, and PTs specialize in physical functioning.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
In all 50 states, NPs are permitted to write prescriptions for certain medications and diagnostic tests. All nurses may meet the psychosocial needs of clients and families and nurses with appropriate education may manage IV access and perform wound care.

[amal]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bblaney]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review