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A 22M in a high-speed motor vehicle crash with multiple injuries arrives to the ED. There is a high probability of cervical spine fracture; the patient has altered mental status and extremities are flaccid.  What is the priority assessment for this patient?

Quizzes for this class are due by at midnight.

41M patient with paraplegia from a spinal cord injury is referred to a rehabilitation program. The patient states, “Why bother, the paralysis won’t disappear.” Which is the nurse’s best response?

Describe the difference between a living will and durable power of attorney.​

Which legislation was enacted to allow patients to create advance directives while competent?​

When patients enter a healthcare facility they are asked to sign a confidentiality/ privacy statement before treatment if they are able to sign.  This form gives the patient an explanation of all her rights.  ​

HIPAA safeguards include _____.​

Permissions granted in an electronic health record system involve _____.​

Which of the following is not a resource I will need for this class?

Identifications (40 points)             Define and state the significance of 5 of the following: Strategic Voting Reliability and Responsibility Direct Primaries Realigning Elections Electability Sore Loser Laws Political Parties in the U.S. New Deal Coalition