A very old, frail client's family is in a client-centered interdisciplinary conference guided by the nurse. Which are key issues that should be addressed? Select all that apply
A) client's wishes
B) communications
C) goals and outcomes
D) identification of areas of conflict
A, B, C, D
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1. Every hour 2. Every 2 hours 3. Every 4 hours 4. Every shift
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1. "I will need to remove the stitches in two days, and then bring my child back for more steri-strips.". 2. "I will clean the area with peroxide and keep the steri-strips dry.". 3. "I will keep the sterile dressing over the wound for the next 12 hours.". 4. "I will leave the steri-strips alone, and they will fall off in 7 to 10 days.".