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Lisaclaire

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The nurse needs to be aware that the legal basis for providing care in long-term care facilities is found in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987 .
 
  In addition, which of the following are also federal regulations of which the nurse must be aware? (Select all that apply.) a. Self-Determination Act of 1990
  b. Insurance Reform Act
  c. state regulations regarding the reporting of client abuse
  d. OBRA

Question 2

Which is nutrient is considered to be MOST important to the body?
 
  a. calcium c. protein
  b. oxygen d. water



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Answer to Question 1

A, C, D
There are also federal regulations in the Self-Determination Act of 1990 and state regulations regarding the reporting of client abuse. OBRA includes a list of resident's rights.

Answer to Question 2

D
The human body can survive weeks without food but can only survive days without water. By weight, approximately 60 of the adult body is water.



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