Which of the following assumptions about family will assist the ...

[jerry coleman]

Which of the following assumptions about family will assist the nurse to plan and deliver meaningful care? Select any that apply.
 
  1. The nurse has limited information about family function.
  2. Individual family members seldom have only one problem at a time.
  3. Disease management may be influenced by family responsibilities.
  4. Family members are not able to prioritize activities related to health care.

Question 2

Handheld or personal digital assistants (PDAs) are more visible in the health care system. Which of the following answers best describes an advantage of using a PDA?
 
  1. A PDA is easily transported to the point of care.
  2. The probability of theft is high; therefore, nurses can keep the device in their pockets.
  3. The PDA has a small screen size.
  4. PDAs can hold up to rough use.

[xiazhe]

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3
Rationale:
Conducting a family assessment that includes function, other problems, and family roles will provide necessary information for developing goals for family members. Family members are able to prioritize, and when they do, compliance with treatments may not be possible.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: A PDA is lightweight and portable and can be transported with ease to the bedside.