You hold a family meeting to recruit adequate help for the caregiver—in this case, T.H.'s
spouse. Why is this important?
What will be an ideal response?
Research has shown that the probability of the patient being able to remain in the home as the
disease progresses is linked directly to the availability of strong people to help provide care. A
primary caregiver caring for the patient 24 hours per day will be unable to fulfill that role full-time
for an extended period of time without experiencing caregiver strain. Therefore, you need to assist
them in identifying other sources of support, such as other family members; friends; and members of
community groups.
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The most important aspect of care for the nurse to maintain when assisting an older patient with urinary incontinence is which of the following?
a. Availability of protective rubber garments b. Using indwelling urinary catheters c. Using smooth muscle relaxants d. Maintaining an attitude that is respectful and positive about resolving the problem
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client. The client is suffering an attack of cholecystitis. What type of diet would the nurse expect the physician to order for the client?
a. soft c. high fat, high protein b. full or clear liquid d. low fat
A nurse is caring for a drug addicted client who states that he is experiencing postoperative pain from a cholecystectomy. The client is requesting pain medication. The nurse should take which action next?
a. Withhold pain medication due to client's drug history. b. Give client half of the physician ordered dose so that client won't become addicted again. c. Question the client to see if he really has pain or is just drug seeking. d. Assess the client and treat the client's current pain level regardless of previous history.
For which patient should statin drugs be avoided?
a. Children over age 8 years b. Women who are pregnant c. Men who are over age 65 years d. Women who are over age 65 years