A nurse is working with a family with an elderly member who is in the prediagnostic phase of Alzheimer disease. The most important nursing intervention at this time would be to provide:
a. family consultation to facilitate communication.
b. information about support groups and counseling.
c. options directed toward the reduction of caregiver stress.
d. education that helps them understand their situation.
D
In the prediagnostic phase, families need information that will help them understand their situation. A consultation is conducted at the time of diagnosis. Support groups and counseling are useful during the role-change phase. Options to reduce caregiver stress are helpful during the chronic caregiving phase.
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1. "Why can't you visit after work every day?" 2. "One of you could take a leave of absence to be here more." 3. "Perhaps the grandparents can make the visits for you." 4. "Parents often feel this way; you can call any time to see how your baby is doing."
The primary health care provider has ordered the patient to wear an elastic bandage to the left ankle owing to a severe strain. The nurse has instructed the patient on proper application of the elastic bandage
Which statement indicates the patient needs more teaching? a. "I need to wrap the bandage toward my toes." b. "I need to make sure the bandage is smooth." c. "I need to watch my toes for swelling and feeling cold." d. "I need to take the bandage off and call the physician if I experience increased pain."
You are transferring a patient and he or she sustains an injury during the transfer. What steps must you take? (Select all that apply.)
a. Stay with the patient. b. Notify the healthcare provider. c. Complete an occurrence report per agency policy. d. Evaluate the incident. e. Provide supportive care to the patient.
When teaching nursing students about effective communication skills with clients with schizophrenia, the instructor teaches the use of "I" because:
A) "You" language makes the client feel more positive about the nurse. B) "I" language gives the client a good reason to respond. C) "I" language helps the client to understand that the nurse is human. D) "You" language can lead to conflict.