The primary caregiver for a patient with stage 3 Alzheimer disease receiving care in the home wants to attend a granddaughter's high school graduation in a city 50 miles from the patient's home.
What should the home care nurse suggest so that the caregiver can attend this event?
1. Admit the patient to hospice.
2. Schedule respite care for the caregiver.
3. Admit the patient to an inpatient facility.
4. Transport the patient with the caregiver to the graduation.
Question 2The nurse is determining if a patient recovering from abdominal surgery is a candidate for home care. Which information should the nurse use to help make this decision?
Select all that apply.
1. The patient needs intermittent skilled nursing care.
2. The patient prefers to use an agency that is Medicare certified.
3. The patient plans to attend the upcoming senior citizen bingo night.
4. The patient can walk to a shopping mall to do banking and purchase groceries.
5. The patient is unable to change the abdominal wound dressing because of limited upper-extremity mobility.
Question 3A patient recovering from total hip replacement surgery is being transferred to a rehabilitation facility. When discussing this facility with the patient, what should the nurse include?
Select all that apply.
1. An assessment of functional abilities will be completed.
2. The patient should expect to provide all self-care.
3. A team of therapists and nurses will be working with the patient.
4. The focus will include interpersonal relationships and family support.
5. Plans will be made to transition the patient to a long-term care facility.
Question 4The nurse working in an acute care hospital is considering a position working with patients in the community. What care settings should the nurse consider before making a final decision?
Select all that apply.
1. Parish nursing
2. Homeless shelters
3. Adoption agencies
4. County health department
5. Ambulatory surgical center
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