When a Change in Nursing Practice Results in Decreased Cost

question 20

Multiple Choice

When a change in nursing practice results in decreased cost of care,what additional factor must be considered before general implementation of this change?

• A) Ensuring compliance of the change by nurses with diverse educational backgrounds
• B) Maintaining or improving the quality of care resulting from the change in practice
• C) Encouraging patients to be active partners in their health care decisions
• D) Disseminating the change beyond the discipline of nursing

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions and drives.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain crucial for learning and memory formation, located within the medial temporal lobe.

Cingulate Gyrus

A part of the brain situated in the medial aspect of the cerebral cortex, involved in processing emotions and behavior regulation.

ADH

Antidiuretic hormone, a chemical produced by the brain that regulates water balance in the body.