The Nurse Is Providing Care Based on the Institute of Medicine

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing care based on the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations for high quality health care. The nurse is careful to minimize the use of supplies in addition to gathering all supplies before beginning the procedure. Which IOM recommendation is the nurse following?

• A) Equitable
• B) Patient-Centered
• C) Timely
• D) Efficient

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Definitions:

Unlimited Liability

A legal situation in which the owners of a business are personally responsible for all the debts and liabilities of the business.

Double Taxation

The imposition of taxes on the same income, asset, or financial transaction at two different levels of government, such as corporate income being taxed first at the corporate level and then at the shareholder level when dividends are paid.

Double Taxation

The imposition of taxes on the same income, asset, or financial transaction at two different levels of government, often seen with corporate earnings taxed at both the corporate level and again as shareholder dividends.