The Nurse Learns That a Home Care Client Is Diluting

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse learns that a home care client is diluting prescribed nutritional supplements because of the cost.What should the nurse do to advocate for this client?

• A)Help the client look for available community resources that may be of assistance.
• B)Tell the client that she needs to take the prescribed amount.
• C)Report the situation to the physician.
• D)Weigh the client on a weekly basis to monitor weight gain or loss.

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Definitions:

Restricted Cash

Cash that is not available for immediate use because it is reserved for a specific purpose.

Cash Equivalents

Short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

Combining Duties

Combining responsibilities or tasks typically to improve efficiency or reduce costs, often used in reference to streamlining operations within an organization.

Internal Control

Procedures and processes implemented by a company to ensure the integrity of financial and accounting information, promote accountability, and prevent fraud.