In the Past Year,you Have Noticed an Increase in Patient

question 15

Multiple Choice

In the past year,you have noticed an increase in patient falls on your unit.In reading studies related to staffing and patient outcomes,you realize that you will need to plan for:

• A) higher patient care hours.
• B) safer facilities.
• C) institution of a patient-classification system.
• D) an increased number of RN positions.

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Definitions:

Alleviating Pain

The process of reducing or removing discomfort or suffering in a patient or individual.

Maintenance of Life Skills

Ongoing practice and application of abilities necessary for daily living and independence.

Katz Index

A standardized scale used to assess an elderly patient's ability to perform daily living activities independently.

Lawton IADL Scale

An instrument used to assess an individual's ability to perform instrumental activities of daily living, reflecting their functional independence.