The Patient Is Ready to Go Home from the Hospital

question 26

Multiple Choice

The patient is ready to go home from the hospital.Prior to his leaving,the nurse provides the patient and family with a:

• A) Discharge summary
• B) Standardized care plan
• C) Patient care summary
• D) Flow sheet

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Definitions:

Monozygotic (MZ) Twins

Twins that derive from a single zygote that has split into two; identical twins. Each MZ twin carries the same genetic code.

Identical Twins

Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg, hence sharing 100% of their genes, making them genetically identical.

Rh Incompatibility

A condition in which antibodies produced by the mother are transmitted to the child, possibly causing brain damage or death.

Rh-Positive

Refers to the presence of the Rh factor on the red blood cells; an individual with Rh-positive blood type can receive Rh-positive or Rh-negative blood.