Author Question: A client is recovering from abdominal surgery. Before reviewing the discharge plan with the client, ... (Read 55 times)

cookcarl · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client is recovering from abdominal surgery. Before reviewing the discharge plan with the client, which intervention by a nurse would most likely maximize the learning process?

A) Assessing pain level and medicating if needed
B) Assessing and documenting temperature
C) Assessing skin turgor and hydrating if needed
D) Assessing lighting in the room and adjusting as necessary

Question 2

The developing philosophy of managed care and cost containment is affecting current treatment of mental illness in which of the following ways?

a. Many persons with mental illness do not receive treatment.
b. Almost all persons treated for mental illness receive adequate care.
c. Persons discharged from short-term hospital stays receive appropriate follow-up care.
d. Limited hospitalization for stabilization on medication is the most cost-effective treatment.

ryansturges · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A
Many persons with mental illness do not receive treatment. The reasons include factors related to managed care and cost containment. Many persons are underdiagnosed and undertreated. Current data shows that barely half of the persons with depression receive treatment and that less than half of that treatment is judged to be adequate. In addition, length of stay in acute care settings has decreased as a direct result of reduction of funding for mental health treatment. However, recently legislation addressing mental health parity has been passed in some states.