After learning about a client's limited financial resources and limited insurance benefits, the home care nurse modifies nursing interventions related to a client's care instructions. The nurse modifies the plan of care based upon which client variable?

Question

A) Psychosocial background
B) Developmental stage
C) Research findings
D) Current standards of care

Answer 1

Ans: A
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The nurse is demonstrating an awareness of the client's psychosocial background, which includes consideration of the client's socioeconomic status. Research findings and current standards of care are examples of nursing variables. Developmental stage is a client variable that addresses the developmental needs of a client.