In working with parents of children with chronic diseases, the nurse is concerned with helping the parents to protect themselves from compassion fatigue. The nurse would encourage which of the following activities? Select all that apply
1. Sleeping more than 9 hours per 24-hour period
2. Exercising
3. Fostering social relationships
4. Developing a hobby
5. Moving away
2, 3, 4
Rationale:
1. Sleeping more than the body requires is an avoidance behavior.
2. Exercising contributes to physical restoration.
3. Fostering social relationships contributes to social and mental rest and restoration.
4. Developing a hobby contributes to physical, spiritual, social, and mental rest and restoration.
5. Moving away is an avoidance behavior that does not address exhaustion from overwhelming caregiving responsibilities.
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a. Patient b. Comparison c. Outcome d. Implementation e. Time
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1. Minimizing complications. 2. Maintaining airway and supporting breathing. 3. Encouraging maximum independence. 4. Repositioning to prevent alterations in skin integrity.
A client with osteoporosis is going home, where the client lives alone. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Arrange a home safety evaluation. b. Ensure the client has a walker at home. c. Help the client look into assisted living. d. Refer the client to Meals on Wheels.
A research hypothesis indicates the expected relationship between which of the following?
A) The functional and causal nature of the variables B) The statement of purpose and the research questions C) The independent variable and the dependent variable D) Statistical testing and the null hypothesis