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Jramos095 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A potential nursing student is evaluating a local hospital-based diploma program. The student favors this program because several relatives are alumni.

In helping the student critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of this program, what information does the high school guidance counselor offer? (Select all that apply.) a. Courses typically do not carry any college credit for transfer.
b. Diploma programs are not accredited by any national organization.
c. Short program duration leads to career entry sooner than other programs.
d. Students typically have strong clinical skills upon graduation.
e. Tuition in these programs is often the least expensive.

Question 2

A nurse is assessing factors that may influence a patient's decision-making ability. Which assessment by the nurse would provide the most useful information?

a. Financial ability to pay for care
b. How long the patient has to decide
c. The patient's current pain level
d. What information is available

debra928 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, D
Diploma programs usually graduate nurses with strong clinical skills, but courses usually do not carry any college credit. Diploma programs are accredited and graduates are eligible for the NCLEX-RN examination. These programs are typically 2 to 3 years long. Tuition in community colleges is usually the cheapest option.

Answer to Question 2

C
Constraints to autonomy include patient variables that affect the person's capacity to make choices. Factors such as pain, cognitive ability, and fatigue can all influence this.
Financial ability to pay for health care does not have an effect on autonomy.
How long the patient has to decide should not affect the patient's ability to make decisions. The patient may or may not have enough information to make an informed decision, but this does not affect the personal abilities to choose.