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MB15 127-135

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Bandage vs Binder   Bandage: a piece of gauze used to cover a wound/ Binder: type of bandage used to fit over large area such as the abdomen  
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What are some of the factors that have increased the need for community based nurses?   -Shift to more outpatient care -Changes in federal regulation -decreasing hospital revenues -HMOs and reimbursement caps -DRG reimbursements (diagnosis related groups) - Old people won't die (-; formally aka "population changes"  
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Hospital Nursing...   ...provides specialized services that are not available in the wider nursing community. Adheres to rigid principles bound by government policy. Advantage= person gets appropriate care. Disadvantage= person may get treated like an object, number, etc.  
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Community Nursing...   ...provides service that is more focused on promoting and maintaining health to community members. Advantage: Minimal disruption to person's lifestyle. Disadvantage: Service is directly related to existing skills and more limited resources.  
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Define discharge planning   -started at admission -necessary for Medicare payments -Transition from acute to homecare -discharge is part of goals  
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When referring a patient to a community resource (drug store, bank, physicians, etc)the nurse should provide...   ...the costs of the service and the eligibility requirements  
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Steps to prepare for a home visit (3)   1) Review patient's referral form 2) Call to obtain permission to visit and schedule time. 3) Bring any supplies that may be needed  
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Some Personal Safety Precaution of a home care nurse include...   1)Agency should know the nurse's schedule and visiting locations 2) Visit with another person in high crime areas 3)Never enter a home uninvited 4) Establish plan of action in case of emergencies A ton more things→ chart 2-1, pg. 18  
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Some nursing responsibilities in an Ambulatory Setting include...   ...patient intake screenings and treating patients w/ acute, chronic and emergency conditions  
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Some nursing responsibilities in Occupational Health include...   ... conducting health education programs for company staff members and monitoring employees' hearing,vision, etc.  
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Some nursing responsibilities in a School Setting include...   ...health education consultant for teachers, children, and parents  
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