Cost Must Be Considered in Planning and Evaluation

question 29

Multiple Choice

Cost must be considered in planning and evaluation. There are numerous types of cost studies applied to the health care industry. Cost accounting studies are performed to:

• A) Detect what percentages of clients recover
• B) Measure how long it takes for clients to see a caregiver
• C) Note how many cases are associated with other major risk factors
• D) Find the actual cost of a program

Understand contraindications for hot and cold therapy applications.

Identify conditions best treated with cold therapy.

Describe the physiological effects of cryotherapy.

Determine the appropriate nursing response to patient complaints during cold therapy.

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Definitions:

La Raza Unida

A political party founded in the United States in the 1970s to promote Chicano (Mexican American) civil rights and empowerment.

Chicano Activists

Individuals of Mexican-American descent who advocate for political and social changes, often focusing on civil rights and education.

Southwest

A geographic region of the United States generally including Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and parts of surrounding states, known for its distinct cultural heritage and arid climate.

Crusade for Justice

The Crusade for Justice was a Chicano civil rights and cultural organization founded by Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales in Denver, Colorado in 1966, playing a crucial role in advocating for the rights and cultural pride of Mexican Americans.