After suffering a massive cerebral hemorrhage, a client of Native American descent is not expected to survive. The family arrives at the hospital and report to the nurse that they observe most of their religious and cultural traditions
Which of the following interventions by the nursing staff would be most appropriate? 1. Offer the family a private room to sit together
2. Discourage the family from sitting with their loved one prior to death
3. Discuss the possibility of transferring the client home for the death
4. Encourage the family to assist in the care of the dying client
1. Offer the family a private room to sit together
Rationale:
Traditional Native Americans prefer to mourn in private. They often will mourn away from the dying client. While the Native American culture might not encourage the family to be with the dying individual, it is not appropriate for the nurse to discourage the family from having time with the client at this critical point. The severity of the client's condition does not allow for transfer at this time. Traditional Native American rituals associated with death do not encompass assistance with the care.
You might also like to view...
The nurse instructs the clients to take the medications that are prescribed because the psychiatrist knows what is best for the client. How would the nurse's supervisor evaluate the effectiveness of the nurse's teaching?
1. The nurse is demonstrating a paternalistic attitude that may contribute to client nonadherence. 2. Teaching the client to take all medications should help keep the client out of the hospital. 3. The nurse is helping the client develop trust in the psychiatrist. 4. The nurse is giving simple instructions that will be readily accepted by the client.
A client with an eating disorder is trying to develop new coping skills. The process the nurse can use to help family members as they support the client is to:
1. Assist the family to explore their own coping strategies. 2. Encourage the family to avoid discussing their feelings about the client's illness. 3. Assist the family to challenge the client's behavior. 4. Teach the family how to manipulate the client's environment to avoid problem situations.
The nurse is aware that the age-related relaxation of the esophageal sphincter in the 70-year-old patient will cause:
1. excessive belching. 2. dumping syndrome. 3. a tickling sensation, requiring frequent coughing. 4. burning in the throat when lying down.
Which action most effectively demonstrates that a new staff member understands the role of scrub nurse?
a. Documents all patient care accurately b. Labels all specimens to send to the lab c. Keeps both hands above the operating table level d. Takes the patient to the postanesthesia recovery area