Yolanda Parks is a pediatric home health nurse working with a new client, Maria, a 9-year-old diagnosed with leukemia. Maria is receiving chemotherapy and radiation, and a bone marrow transplant may be necessary
During her initial home visits, Yolanda interviews Maria, her parents, and her 5-year-old sister. In planning care for Maria and her family, Yolanda should:
1. Assess each member of the family individually and the family as a unit in terms of working through the crisis.
2. Direct the greatest amount of her assessment on the coping skills of Maria's parents to ensure that they will be able to handle the illness.
3. Focus most of her care on Maria, because Maria is her client, and Yolanda is being reimbursed based on delivery of care to her.
4. Refer this case to a social worker or psychologist who can better meet the needs of the entire family.
ANS: 1
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