Author Question: If a nurse considers health to include well-being, then what will be the nurse's focus when giving ... (Read 81 times)

cherise1989 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

If a nurse considers health to include well-being, then what will be the nurse's focus when giving care to a family confronting the imminent death of a family member?

A. Doing everything possible to postpone the client's death
B. Giving pain medication so the patient can be kept comfortable
C. Reinforcing the need for the whole family to adapt to the impending death
D. Sharing the nurse's knowledge of the physiology behind the patient's symptoms and the appropriate interventions for comfort
E. Using discussions to help both the dying person and the person's family perceive meaning in their lives

Question 2

Why is it necessary for nurses to attend meetings such as health planning council meetings?

A. To be able to sit and catch up on documenting care given
B. To get a rest from all the physical effort expended in the morning
C. To have a chance to see friends and catch up on their news
D. To have a nice break from direct patient care
E. To network with other community groups