Which type of family information would be included in a genogram?
a. income, ethnicity, interactions outside of family
b. illnesses, living arrangements, education
c. gender, marriages, divorces, deaths
d. stillbirths, abortions, relations with organizations
C
A genogram would include gender of each family member, births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. The genogram often reveals family patterns that may have been unnoticed by the family prior to seeing the genogram.
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The prenatal clinic nurse is caring for a 15-year-old primiparous client at 8 weeks' gestation. The client is 64 inches tall and weighs 115 pounds. The client asks the nurse why she is supposed to gain so much weight
What is the best response by the nurse? 1. "Gaining 25–35 pounds is recommended for healthy fetal growth." 2. "It's what your certified nurse–midwife recommended for you." 3. "Inadequate weight gain delays lactation after delivery." 4. "Weight gain is important to assure that you get enough vitamins."
When receiving verbal orders, the nurse should ____________________ and ____________________ the order to ensure its accuracy
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
When attempting to establish a relationship and enter a dialogue with the family of a dying patient, the nurse would:
1. Identify with the family when they have concerns by saying, "I have questioned how a physician could believe that also. I'll argue with her about it." 2. Speak more than the family because silence may be difficult for them to tolerate. 3. Demonstrate respect for the family by saying, "I'm impressed with how involved you have been with the patient during his illness." 4. Begin by saying, "I know exactly how you must be feeling."
A nurse therapist has suggested that a client join an ongoing therapy group that the nurse conducts
The client reluctantly agrees and over the next several weeks the group and therapist focus predominantly on this new member's issues. Over this period of time, the nurse notes that the group is becoming less functional. Why is this most likely the case? A) The nurse should not try to force group therapy on the client. B) The group should not be expected to help the client with social skills. C) The group is closed to new members. D) The nurse is not skilled in group techniques.