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big1devin

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A benefit of the implementation of clinical pathways is evidenced when the patient states:
 
  a. I know my doctors and nurses really care about me.
  b. My medication has really helped lessen my symptoms.
  c. I have hopes that I will be able to lead a productive, healthy life.
  d. My care team has really helped me manage most of my problems.

Question 2

The nurse assesses a patient's judgment by asking:
 
  a. Why did you run away?
  b. When did you first start hearing voices?
  c. What would you do if you smelled smoke in your home?
  d. Do you believe you hear voices, or do you think it is in your mind?



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Clinical pathways are tools that among other things promote interdisciplinary care thus providing for holistic care of the patient. The remaining options do not involve the additional recognized benefits of clinical pathways that include cost effectiveness and access to patient status reports.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Judgment is the ability to assess and evaluate situations, make rational decisions, understand consequences of behavior, and take responsibility for actions. Judgment may be assessed by asking a question that has a common-sense answer. The other options ask about motivation, elicits historical information about the illness or seeks information about insight.



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