A nurse is caring for a client at the community healthcare facility. The client informs the nurse that he and his partner will be adopting a child in 1 week. Which stage of family life is the client entering?
A) Transitional stage
B) Expanding family stage
C) Post-parenting phase
D) Establishment phase
B
You might also like to view...
The nurse recognizes a need for further instruction about application of ice to a sprain when the patient says:
a. "I know this ice will reduce the swelling." b. "I will keep the ice on this knee for the rest of the day." c. "I will use the ice as you have directed for 24 hours." d. "I can elevate my leg and use ice to reduce swelling."
A patient with conductive hearing loss has selected a behind-the-ear hearing aid with earmold. What should the nurse reinforce with the patient as advantages of this device?
Select all that apply. 1. easy to manipulate 2. most versatile and reliable 3. comfortable and least visible 4. allows fine amplification level adjustments 5. can be incorporated into temple of eyeglasses
The Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act of 1996 requires that all health care plans allow for a minimum length of stay following a normal vaginal birth of which of the following?
1. 24 hours 2. 36 hours 3. 48 hours 4. 96 hours
A client and her husband have contacted their physician about fertility problems. At the initial visit, the nurse instructs them about the infertility workup. Which statement by the client would indicate that the instructions have been successful?
1. "The first test that we need to schedule is a semen analysis." 2. "We need to schedule the Pap smear test first." 3. "We need to schedule an appointment with the social worker in order to adopt." 4. "We need to schedule an appointment with a marriage counselor."