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dollx

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Which clinical manifestation would indicate to a nurse that a patient has been employing relaxation training successfully? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Decreased blood pressure
  b. Decreased bowel sounds
  c. Decreased respirations
  d. Decreased apical pulse
  e. Decreased pupil size

Question 2

A patient tells a nurse, I belong to a health maintenance organization (HMO) that advertises being a capitated system. What does that mean? The nurse replies:
 
  a. It's complicated but if you like I'll have the payments office discuss it with you..
  b. You pay a sliding fee for each illness based on your monthly take-home income..
  c. You pay a fixed fee per month while the HMO provides all medically necessary care..
  d. The HMO pays your physician a flat fee for a particular episode of illness regardless of the number of office visits you make..



ladyjames123

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Answer to Question 1

A, C, D, E
The manifestations of relaxation include reduced blood pressure, pulse, peripheral temperature, and respirations; peripheral vasoconstriction; and constricted pupils. Bowel sounds would not necessarily be affected.

Answer to Question 2

C
Capitation calls for the consumer to pay a fixed fee or a per-member-per-month premium. In return, the managed care company agrees to provide all medically necessary health care for all covered people.



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