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Demonstrate in the skills lab how to orient a new clinet to the healthcare facility
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make the client comfortable; you would introduce yourself as nurse; help client to undress; you would show the client the call light and the way to the bathroom; help client unpack and put items conveniently located; you would adjust the shades, regulate the ventilation and position the bed or feeot of teh bed for the clien'ts comfort, LOWEST position. Explain how to adjust bed and give meal time. If allowed by doctor order the client's meal to get started.
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Discuss at least three concepts related to caring for the client's clothing and valuable items on admission
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Fill out a property sheet which includes a description of his items and have client verify list and sign. Valuable items will be kept in the hospital's safe or sent back home with family. If a vaulable item such as wedding ring is kept it is noted on the property sheet the client signs.
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List at least five factors related to dehumanization. State how each might be avoided.
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One was to dehumanize is to (a) Neglecting the individuality of a person. (b) ignoring their specific needs (c) failing to recognize their need for input. To avoid this the nurse should develp a rapport with the client to make them feel more comfortable discussing personal information.
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State at least five nursing considerations related to the admission of a client
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gather necessary supplies such as health record; (2) introduce yourself and explain that you will be taking information (3) verify the client's name and birth date (4) observe the skin condition (5) measure weight and height
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Identify information that the nurse studetn or practical nurse should report to the registered nurse
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vital signs, weight and client-reported symptoms
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Indentify at least ten nursing considerations related to a client's discharge from the healthcare facility
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verify the discharge order (2) check for new written or telephone orders (3) check orders for take-home medications, special treatment or special equipment (5) make sure the person has a place to go (6) coordinate transportation if necessary (7) assist the client with packing and dressing for discharge (8) check and have client sign the property record (9) have client sign the discharge form and gets copy (10) escort the client from the clinical unit to the door
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Explain teaching that should occur during hospitalization and at the time of a client's discharge
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teaching should begin at admission, during the stay you teach the client about his illness and what is going on; his medications, his procedures and what he needs to do during recooperation. you must verbalize and be sure the client understands what he needs to do at home and document your conversation
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Differentiate among the responsiblities of the healthcare facility, the physician and the nurse for a client who signs out the facility against medical advice
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healthcare facility responsiblities include obtaining a signature that the client left AWOL (absent without leave) or AMA (against medical advice) if the client refuses to sign then two witnesses are ask to sign on the form that the client left. The physicain is also required to write a note in the file of the AMA.
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describe how the HIPAA legislation applies to the admission process and during a client's stay in the healthcare facility
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HIPAA is about confidentiality and the rights of the client to have his treatment private.
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