The nurse has two older parents who were recently hospitalized at the same time and are being discharged home on the same day. What should the nurse do to ensure these family members receive the highest quality of care in the home?
1. Call off from work to provide care to both parents.
2. Adjust his or her personal schedule to provide care to the parents.
3. Move in with the parents until conditions are stabilized.
4. Determine if custodial support is needed for the parents.
5. Find out when the home care nurse is scheduled to arrive.
Correct Answer: 4, 5
Rationale: A particular challenge exists when the nurse is in a position to be a caregiver to a family member. The nurse may feel obligated to provide care, even when this is over and above regular employment responsibilities. The nurse should not call off from work to provide care to both parents.
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