Which of the following statements best describes the counselor role of the nurse in restorative care?
a. Counseling residents and their families is not within the usual scope of practical nursing practice
b. Counseling residents and their families is aimed at assisting them with valuing the care they receive
c. Counseling residents and their families is aimed at assisting them with expressing their feelings and developing positive strategies to express their feelings
d. Counseling residents and their families is an important role for the interdisciplinary team
C
Counseling residents and their families has the goal of assisting them with developing positive ways to express their feelings and of coping with their disability. Response A is incorrect. The practical nurse counsels residents and families to express feelings and develop positive coping skills after developing trust and rapport with the resident and family. Response B is incorrect. The goal of counseling is not to assist residents to value the care they receive, but rather to provide an opportunity to assist them in dealing with their feelings. Response D is correct, but it does not address the counseling role of the practical nurse.
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