Exam 13: Admission, Transfer, and Discharge

A patient who is alert and oriented is threatening to leave the hospital against medical advice (AMA).What action should the nurse take?

When a patient demands to be discharged without a physician's order and is leaving the unit with his belongings,what should the nurse ask the patient to sign?

When should discharge planning begin?

Because of the stress caused by hospitalization,the nurse assesses a newly admitted older adult patient for ________________.

The nurse completes thorough documentation before,during,and after a transfer to ensure _______ of _______.

How can the nurse demonstrate cultural sensitivity to a Haitian American patient?

A nurse is caring for a Haitian American patient.How might the nurse demonstrate cultural sensitivity?

The nurse must be sensitive to an older adult patient experiencing separation anxiety when admitted to the hospital.When a child experiences separation anxiety they will usually cry.What will an older adult often demonstrate when experiencing separation anxiety?

A nurse is admitting a patient to an acute care facility.During the admission procedure,what nursing intervention would best help reduce patient anxiety?

When admitting a patient to the hospital,the nurse observes that the patient is distracted and tense.What does this behavior suggest as a common reaction to hospitalization?

If a patient has an order for an interagency transfer where does the nurse explain that the patient will be moved?

How can the nurse help reduce the stress of a hospital admission? (Select all that apply.)

Upon admission,the nurse notes that a patient without family members present has a billfold filled with cash.Where can the nurse suggest the money be placed?

What essential part of the admission procedure is performed by the RN?

Before the actual discharge occurs,what must the nurse ensure ?

Some _____________________patients consider sundown Friday to sundown Saturday to be the Sabbath,which is a time of rest.

Where can a nurse refer the family of a patient to find a source of financial aid to meet medical expenses?

The nurse adheres to the discharge standards set by The Joint Commission (TJC),which include that patients will receive instruction regarding which aspect(s)of care? (Select all that apply.)