Contemporary Issues in Nursing

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Step 1: The Law of Cure in homeopathy states that symptoms improve in the reverse order of their appearance. Step 2: The worsening of symptoms initially is known as a healing crisis or aggravation. Step 3: By remaining on the current regimen, the patient allows the body to go through the healing process. Step 4: This indicates that the body is responding to the remedy and working towards a deeper level of healing. Step 5: Discontinuing therapy or increasing potency/dosage may disrupt this natural healing process.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Rationale: 1. The nurse's interest in coordinating patient care across different settings aligns with the role of a case manager. 2. Case managers focus on ensuring continuity of care and coordinating services for patients transitioning between different healthcare settings. 3. This role involves advocating for patients' needs and optimizing their health outcomes through seamless care transitions. Summary: A: DMP focuses on managing chronic illnesses, not coordinating care across settings. B: Utilization management nurses focus on determining appropriate reimbursement levels, not on care coordination. D: Reviewers for Managed Care Organizations focus on assessing medical necessity and cost-effectiveness, not on care coordination.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: utilitarianism. Utilitarianism is the ethical principle that actions should be chosen based on their ability to maximize overall happiness or well-being. In this scenario, implementing hypertension screening and treatment for a community where most residents are hypertensive aligns with utilitarianism as it aims to benefit the greatest number of people by improving their health outcomes. This decision focuses on the overall good of the community, making it the most ethical choice. Rationale for why other choices are incorrect: A: Veracity is the principle of truthfulness. While honesty is important in healthcare decision-making, it is not the primary factor in this scenario. B: Values refer to personal beliefs and principles. While values may influence decision-making, the primary focus in this scenario is on maximizing community health outcomes. D: Autonomy is the principle of respecting individuals' right to make their own decisions. While autonomy is important in healthcare, it is not the guiding principle in this scenario where the focus is

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Solicitation of illegal drugs. This offense typically results in a minor criminal offense because it involves attempting to purchase or obtain illegal drugs, which is considered a less serious crime compared to the other choices. Stealing a car (B) is a major criminal offense, as it involves theft of property. Failing to report elder abuse (C) is a serious offense as it neglects the duty to protect vulnerable individuals. Billing Medicare for services not rendered (D) is a form of fraud and can result in severe consequences. Therefore, the solicitation of illegal drugs is the least serious offense among the options provided.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, passive-aggressive. The nurse is indirectly expressing her displeasure and resistance to floating by smiling and agreeing to come back for lunch, but then displaying negative body language and muttering under her breath. This behavior is passive on the surface but aggressive in the underlying tone. The nurse is not openly confronting the issue but is still showing resistance and frustration. A: Assertive communication involves expressing one's needs and feelings in a direct and respectful manner. The nurse is not openly communicating her feelings or needs in this scenario. B: Aggressive communication involves expressing needs and feelings in a forceful and hostile manner. The nurse's behavior is not openly hostile towards others. C: Passive communication involves avoiding conflict and not expressing one's needs or feelings. The nurse is indirectly expressing her displeasure, so it's not purely passive.