Martin,the Unit Manager,receives Complaints from Community Agencies That Patients Who

question 14

Multiple Choice

Martin,the unit manager,receives complaints from community agencies that patients who have been discharged from his unit seem to lack understanding about their disorder and immediate strategies for managing elements of their care.Martin checks the patient teaching sheets and notes that the sheets are initialed by staff.He calls the agencies and indicates that teaching has been done.Martin's follow-up to complaints from the community is:

• A) appropriate and indicates that he has assumed accountability for the actions of his staff.
• B) indicative that he does not clearly understand the concept of accountability.
• C) indicative of strong support for his staff and their autonomy.
• D) important in clarifying the difference between his accountability and that of the community in patient care.

---

Definitions:

Thoracic Duct

The largest lymphatic vessel in the human body that drains lymph from the lower and left side of the body into the venous system.

Thymus Gland

A lymphoid organ situated in the neck which produces T-cells for the immune system, particularly active during childhood.

Axillary Lymph Nodes

Lymph nodes located in the armpit (axilla) that play a key role in filtering lymph fluid and fighting infection.

Right Lymphatic Duct

A lymphatic vessel that drains lymph from the right upper limb, right side of the thorax, and right sides of the head and neck.