Which of the Following Is TRUE Regarding an Emergency Admission

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE regarding an emergency admission?

• A)The emergency department record is sent to the nursing unit and is placed in the patient's chart.
• B)Patients always enter the hospital directly from the doctor's office.
• C)The emergency department doctor remains the patient's doctor throughout the hospital stay.
• D)Any tests completed in the emergency department will have to be repeated when the patient is admitted to a nursing unit.

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Definitions:

Vital Signs Stable

A clinical statement indicating that a patient's essential bodily functions (heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration rate) are within normal ranges and not fluctuating.

Dignity And Respect

The principle of treating individuals as worthy of honor and understanding, recognizing their inherent value and rights.

Caregiver Negligence

The failure of a person providing care to meet the needs or ensure the welfare of those who are elderly, ill, or disabled.

Defamation

A legal term for false statements that harm someone's reputation.