Prior to Accepting an Assignment as a Home Health Nurse

question 6

Multiple Choice

Prior to accepting an assignment as a home health nurse, the nurse must realize that:

• A)All decisions will be made by the health care provider.
• B)Independent decisions regarding emergency care of the child will be made by the nurse.
• C)The family will adapt their lifestyle to the needs of the nurse.
• D)The family is in charge.

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Definitions:

Brain Lesion Procedure

A medical intervention involving the removal or destruction of brain tissue to treat neurological or psychological disorders.

Brain Area

A region within the brain that serves a specific function or group of functions.

Endocrine System

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PET Scan

Positron Emission Tomography, a type of imaging test that allows doctors to check for diseases in the body by injecting a small amount of a radioactive chemical to see how organs and tissues are functioning.