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awywial

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A daughter is assessing a nursing home before placing her mother there for what she feels will be a long-term stay. Which of the following are important aspects of quality to consider when selecting a nursing home? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Privacy is respected
  b. Staff members are task-focused
  c. The staff welcomes family visits
  d. There is a homelike environment
  e. Rooms are maintained like a hospital

Question 2

The nurse used a diagnosis of impaired cognition for a 40-year-old patient with a brain injury. Which assessment data would support the diagnosis?
 
  a. Frequently becomes violent
  b. Becomes easily fatigued
  c. Is depressed
  d. Cannot add three numbers in his head


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Pariscourtney

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D
It is important that privacy is respected, family members are welcomed, and a homelike environment is maintained. Staff members should be resident-focused, not task-focused. Rooms should be maintained like a home instead of like a hospital.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Impaired cognition includes problems in thinking, impaired concentration, and impaired information processing.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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