Author Question: The focus of the restorative care nurse is best defined as a. prevention of illness b. cure of ... (Read 60 times)

chads108 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The focus of the restorative care nurse is best defined as

a. prevention of illness
b. cure of disease
c. optimal health function and quality of life for the patient
d. family involvement with provision of care

Question 2

Discharge planning for a client admitted to the acute care facility ideally begins

a. shortly after the client is admitted to the acute care setting
b. the morning of discharge
c. at the time of the first postdischarge visit to the primary care provider
d. only when the client states she is ready to listen to the process

joneynes · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The focus of the restorative care nurse is on optimal health function and quality of life for the patient. Restorative nursing interventions help the patient return to normal functional ability or to adapt activites and lifestyle to resume family and work roles.

Answer to Question 2

A