The nurse is reviewing the terminally ill client's chart, and ...

[appyboo]

The nurse is reviewing the terminally ill client's chart, and notes a referral for hospice care. Characteristics of hospice care include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Medicare pays an all-inclusive benefit related to the terminal illness or symptom management.
  2. Care is delivered by an interdisciplinary team.
  3. A nurse can make a referral for hospice care.
  4. Clients can have Medicare claims denied if they live longer than 6 months.
  5. Hospice care can be carried out in a variety of settings.

Question 2

The nurse receives an order to administer 3.8 mL of medication intramuscularly. What size syringe would the nurse use?
 
  1. 3 mL
  2. 4 mL
  3. 5 mL
  4. 10 mL

[deja]

Answer to Question 1

1,2,5
Rationale: Medicare pays an all-inclusive benefit that provides the client with durable medical equipment and all medication and treatment related to the terminal illness and symptom management.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: The nurse would use a 5mL syringe because it is the smallest size that would contain 3.8 mL. There is no such thing as a 4mL syringe, and a 3mL syringe would be two small to hold all of the medication. A 10mL syringe would be larger than needed.

[appyboo]

Excellent

[patma1981]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it