The nurse caring for patients on the immunocompromised unit knows that a major role for her is what?
A) To reenforce teaching knowledge for the family
B) To develop and maintain a knowledge base in the evolving treatment modalities.
C) To teach the patient to stay away from crowds
D) To help the patient and family understand the adverse effects
Ans: B
Feedback: A major role of the nurse is to develop and maintain a knowledge base in these evolving treatment modalities, to help the patient and family understand the treatment options, and to help them cope with the uncertainties of treatment outcomes. Reenforcing teaching knowledge for the family and helping the patient and family understand adverse effects are part of the nursing role with immunocompromised patients. These are not always major roles. Teaching the patient to stay away from crowds is not always an appropriate teaching parameter.
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