The nurse is working with a father and his three children, ages 10, 14, and 17. The mother recently died after a long illness. The children are doing poorly in school, and the father is having a difficult time keeping up with household chores
He has recently taken on a second job to help pay his late wife's hospital bills. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse consider in planning care for this family? Select all that apply.
1. Dysfunctional Grieving
2. Impaired Family Processes
3. Impaired Adjustment
4. Caregiver Role Strain
5. Hopelessness
1; 2; 3; 4; 5
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An older adult client is admitted with fractured femurs sustained in a motor vehicle crash. Once the client is stabilized, what should the nurse assess in this client?
A) Blood pressure B) Need for assistance once discharged to home C) Car insurance carrier D) The client's accident history
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A) Time D) Acceptability B) Budget E) Nutritional value C) Availability
When scheduling electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), which client should the nurse prioritize?
A. A client in bed in a fetal position who is experiencing active suicidal ideations B. A client with an irritable mood and exhibiting angry outbursts C. A client experiencing command hallucinations and delusions of reference D. A client experiencing manic episodes of bipolar disorder