Test Bank: Olds’ Maternal-Newborn Nursing & Women’s Health Across the Lifespan, 11th Edition, Michele Davidson, Marcia London, Patricia Ladewig | Complete Guide 2022/23

Olds Maternal-Newborn Nursing & Women’s Health Across the Lifespan 11th Edition Test Bank Instant delivery Old’s Maternal-Newborn Nursing and Women’s Health, 11e (Davidson/London/Ladewig) Chapter 1 Contemporary Maternal-Newborn Nursing 1) The nurse is speaking to students about changes in maternal-newborn care. One change is that self-care has gained wide acceptance with clients and the healthcare community due to research findings that suggest that it has which effect? A) Shortens newborn length of stay B) Decreases use of home health agencies C) Decreases healthcare costs D) Decreases the number of emergency department visits Answer: C Explanation: A) Length of stay is often determined by third-party payer (insurance company) policies as well as the physiologic stability of the mother and newborn. Home healthcare agencies often are involved in client care to decrease hospital stay time. B) Home healthcare agencies often are involved in client care to decrease hospital stay time. C) Research indicates that self-care significantly decreases healthcare costs. D) Acute emergencies are addressed by emergency departments, and are not delayed by those practicing self-care. Page Ref: 3 Cognitive Level: Understanding Client Need/Sub: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Self-Care Standards: QSEN Competencies: Ⅰ .A.2. Describe strategies to empower patients or families in all aspects of the healthcare process. | AACN Essentials Competencies: Ⅸ .7. Provide appropriate patient teaching that reflects developmental stage, age, culture, spirituality, patient preferences, and health literacy considerations to foster patient engagement in their care. | NLN Competencies: Context and Environment: Health care economic policy; reimbursement structures; accreditation standards; staffing models and productivity; supply chain models | Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning. Learning Outcome: 1 Discuss the impact of the self-care movement on contemporary childbirth. MNL LO: Recognize contemporary issues related to care of the childbearing family