The nurse is conducting an interview with the family of a client who has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer disease. The nurse wants to assess family role relationships. What would be an appropriate question?
a. "What are your likes and dislikes?"
b. "Who assumes responsibility for decision making?"
c. "How would you describe your job?"
d. "How do you like to be treated?"
ANS: B
Sometimes the nurse serves as dual advocate for both client and family members. It is important to assess the impact on the family of the illness. It is necessary to find out who the decision maker is in the family. If it is the client, the diagnosis will have more of an impact on the family. Asking about likes/dislikes, employment, and how the family members wish to be treated does not address family role relationships.
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