Author Question: Which of the following statements describes a strength of a resident for restorative care? a. The ... (Read 23 times)

maegan_martin · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which of the following statements describes a strength of a resident for restorative care?

a. The resident cannot communicate verbally
b. The resident verbalizes complaints of pain
c. The resident has fallen when attempting to ambulate to the toilet
d. The resident coughs when eating

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes the advocate role of the nurse in restorative care?

a. As an advocate, the practical nurse uses his or her power and influence to promote an environment that supports the goals of restorative care
b. As an advocate, the practical nurse intervenes when family members do not support the plan of care
c. As an advocate, the practical nurse confronts the interdisciplinary team when their goals do not address their advocacy role
d. As an advocate, the practical nurse develops an adversarial role with the interdisciplinary team

joanwhite · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
If the resident can verbalize complaints of pain, this can work as an asset to involving the resident in his or her care. Responses A, C, and D are not assets to restorative care. Lack of verbal communication limits the resident's involvement in the care process. Residents who have fallen often require restorative care with goals aimed at decreasing fall risks. Residents who cough while eating are often exhibiting signs of aspiration.

Answer to Question 2

A
The practical nurse supports the attainment of the restorative care goals through encouraging the change in attitudes, care skills, and environment that would promote restorative care. Responses B and C are examples of advocacy but are too narrow to describe the advocacy of practical nurses. Response D is inappropriate. If the nurse becomes an adversary of the interdisciplinary team, the nurse is not acting in the resident's best interest.