The Health Care Delivery System Potter: Essentials for Nursing Practice, 8th Edition -Chapter 03

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Chapter 03: The Health Care Delivery System Potter: Essentials for Nursing Practice, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse is teaching the importance of breast self-examination to a group of 20-... year-old women. The nurse is promoting which type of care? a. Primary b. Secondary c. Tertiaryd. Restorative ANS: A Primary care is centered on prevention of disease. Secondary and tertiary care is administered after an illness has been diagnosed. Restorative care occurs after a patient is recovering from an acute illness or for those who have chronic illnesses. 2. A patient who needs nursing and rehabilitation after a stroke would benefit most by receiving care at which center? a. Primary care center b. Restorative care center c. Assisted living center d. Respite center ANS: B Restorative care centers provide rehabilitation and nursing care. In primary care centers, health promotion is the major theme. Assisted living centers offer long-term assistance with activities ofdaily living. Respite centers offer short-term relief to persons who provide full-time care to an older adult. [Show More]

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