A Patient Is Being Discharged from the Hospital with Wound

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient is being discharged from the hospital with wound care dressing changes. The nurse recommends a referral for home health nursing care. The nurse is using which standard of practice?

• A) Assessment
• B) Diagnosis
• C) Planning
• D) Implementation

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Definitions:

Human Genome Project

An international scientific research project aimed at mapping and understanding all the genes of human beings.

Hap Map

A comprehensive map of human genetic variation, aimed at advancing the understanding of genetics and health.

Apgar Scale

A quick assessment of a newborn’s health, from 0 to 10. Below 6 is an emergency—a neonatal pediatrician is summoned immediately. Most babies are at 7, 8, or 9—almost never a perfect 10.

Brazelton Assessment

A developmental test for infants, measuring their physical and neurological responses to understand their developmental progress.