The nurse is providing care to a client with chronic illness. Which of the following characteristics would the nurse document to note the fact the patient's family exhibited signs of healthy family functioning?
A) Communication between members is open, direct, and honest.
B) Family rules are known only by the parent, so they can show the children who is boss.
C) The family meets most of its socialization and basic needs within the family and does not require assistance from community resources.
D) Family members belong to lots of clubs, participate in numerous church activities, and spend most of their spare time participating in community activities.
A
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a. Acquiring job skills b. Making decisions c. Performing self-care activities d. Reading and doing simple math
The nurse observes a patient who has a lack of coordination, clumsy movements, and an unbalanced gait. How would the nurse document this observation?
1. As flaccidity 2. As paralysis 3. As hemiparesis 4. As ataxia
A newly diagnosed diabetic is discussing the disease with the nurse. The client asks
about the hormones that might affect diabetes. Which is considered client teaching information about somatostatin? A) It releases cortisol to help with stress. B) It stimulates the release of a hormone. C) It inhibits the release of insulin. D) It stimulates the breakdown of fats and proteins.
Which are thought to be the contributing factors to the development of type I diabetes?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Gender B. Genetics C. Ethnicity D. Environment E. Immunology