A man had been in an extended-care facility for five weeks and was now home. His wife tells the nurse, He's trying to take up where he left off but we've adapted to not having him home.
He keeps thinking things will be just as they were when he left, but they aren't. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a.
Are the changes making him uncomfortable or are the rest of you uncomfortable?
b.
Do you want me to talk to him and try to explain?
c.
How can we make things as they were before he left?
d.
You all adapted to running the house without him; it will be challenging now to adapt back.
Question 2
A male nurse is enjoying a very hot summer day at the zoo when he notices a family approaching. An elderly member of the family is moving very slowly and being scolded by another adult, saying You are not sick. Let's keep moving.
The nurse touches the elderly adult who has a flushed face and notices clammy and moist skin. What should the nurse say to the adult?
a.
I'm a nurse, and your family member needs to go to the emergency department right now.
b.
I'm a nurse, and your family member has heat stroke. I'm calling 911.
c.
Take your family member to the air-conditioned restaurant, and have him drink a cold soda immediately.
d.
Take your family member to the air-conditioned restaurant, and let your family rest for a while.
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
Critical thinking and implementing care
Use and care of the stethoscope
Dred Scott and his wife and children are featured on the cover of Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspap
An extended care facility.
Day Care and Attachment