The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Will Be

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who will be discharged home following surgical repair of a broken shoulder. The patient tells the nurse, "I don't have anyone at home who can help me cook my meals. Is there something you can do?" Demonstrating the adaptability of the nursing process, the nurse should:

• A) adjust the patient's care plan so that nursing goals can be met.
• B) consult the care provider about extending the patient's hospitalization.
• C) abandon the plan of care as not able to be done.
• D) contact the social worker about community services.

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Definitions:

Checks Cleared

The process by which banks settle transactions, transferring money from the check writer's account to the beneficiary's account once the check is presented for payment.

Bank Reconciliation

The practice of aligning and scrutinizing numbers from financial records with the ones on a bank statement to guarantee they match.

Outstanding Checks

Checks that have been issued and recorded in the account holder's ledger but have not yet been cashed or cleared by the bank.

Deposits In Transit

Funds that have been deposited by a company but have not yet been recorded by the bank, often resulting in discrepancies in bank reconciliation.