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sheilaspns

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on: Jul 19, 2018
When admitting older adult patients, health care agencies receiving federal funds must provide written information about:
 
  a. advance health care directives
  b. the financial status of the institution
  c. how to sign out against medical advice
  d. the institution's policy on the use of restraints

Question 2

A nurse and social worker co-lead a reminiscence group for eight elite-old adults. Which activity is appropriate to include in the group?
 
  a. Performing mild aerobic exercises
  b. Singing a song from World War II
  c. Discussing national leadership during the Vietnam War
  d. Identifying the most troubling story in today's newspaper


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cegalasso

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990 requires that patients have the opportunity to prepare advance directives.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Elite-old adults are persons over 94 years of age; they were young during World War II. Reminiscence groups share memories of the past. The incorrect options are less relevant to this age group.


sheilaspns

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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