In Order to Best Assure Both the Quality of Care

question 9

Multiple Choice

In order to best assure both the quality of care and the safety of the older adult client who requires in-home unlicensed assistive personal (UAP) assistance, the geriatric nurse:

• A)evaluates the competency of the UAP staff.
• B)assumes the roles of case manager and client advocate.
• C)arranges for the needed UAP provided services.
• D)assesses the client for functional limitations.

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Definitions:

Reversible Error

A mistake in the trial court's judgment or procedure that is significant enough to warrant the appellate court reversing the decision.

Procedural Error

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