A nurse talks with the caregiver of a combat veteran with severe traumatic brain injury
The caregiver says, "I don't know how much longer I can do it. My whole life is consumed with taking care of my partner." Which resource should the nurse suggest?
a. Al-Anon
b. Pastoral care
c. Meals on Wheels
d. Multifamily support group
D
A multifamily support group will provide education, support, and socialization. These services support the needs of this caregiver. Pastoral care will offer support but not education and socialization. There is no indication of substance abuse or problems with meal preparation.
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The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who has an upper extremity amputation. The nurse understands that this can be more debilitating than a lower extremity amputation due to which of the following?
a. The upper extremity is more visible. b. There is greater blood supply to the upper extremity. c. The upper extremity is more specialized. d. Prosthetic fitting is easier for the leg.
The mobility, activity tolerance, and overall quality of life of a 79-year-old woman are severely diminished by her angina. The woman now lives with her daughter and son-in-law, both of whom are unsure how best to foster her well-being
Which of the following teaching points of the nurse is most appropriate? A) "Doing as much as you and your husband can for your mother will allow her to dedicate her energies to recovery.". B) "The most beneficial approach for your mother is to treat her exactly as you did before she developed this disability.". C) "It will be helpful for you both to occasionally remind your mother about the areas of her health and abilities that remain intact.". D) "Try to maximize the amount of self-care that your mother performs and still treat her like a responsible person.".
An older client admitted with chest pain is prescribed Restoril 15 mg at bedtime. The usual dosage given to adults is 30 mg. What intervention would the nurse use for this client?
1. Administer the drug as ordered. 2. Monitor the client's renal function. 3. Ask the physician to change the dosage to 30 mg. 4. Give the drug and contact the doctor for a second dose if the client does not fall asleep.
A child has had a short-arm synthetic cast applied. What should the nurse teach to the child and parents about cast care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Relieve itching with heat. b. Elevate the arm when resting. c. Observe the fingers for any evidence of discoloration. d. Do not allow the child to put anything inside the cast. e. Examine the skin at the cast edges for any breakdown.