A 77-year old patient has been transferred to a local skille…

A 77-year old patient has been transferred to a local skilled nursing facility from the hospital. The patient is 2 weeks post ORIF ( was in the hospital for 2 weeks) and is WBAT with a front wheeled walker (FWW provided by the SNF). The physical therapist has been asked to evaluate and treat this patient. The goal is for the patient is to be discharged  back to the assistive living facility. The patient has Medicare insurance. In order for this patient to be discharged back to the assisted living facility, which of the following skills MUST they be independent in?

The nurse is observing a staff member talking with a client…

The nurse is observing a staff member talking with a client who had a breast biopsy. The client states, “I am worried about my biopsy results. What if I have cancer?” Which of the following responses by the staff member would require the nurse to intervene?

Possible extra credit 0.5 pts/ question. From your leadershi…

Possible extra credit 0.5 pts/ question. From your leadership reading assignment, Chapter 16: Ethics and Law in Nursing.  Your orientation as a nurse manager in a long-term care facility was done quickly. You are unsure of some of the regulations relating to your new position. As a responsible nurse manager, which should you do to remedy this situation?