Author Question: A nurse is caring for an Arab American patient in the hospital. The patient has many visitors who ... (Read 77 times)

tichca · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nurse is caring for an Arab American patient in the hospital. The patient has many visitors who seem to be tiring the patient. What action by the nurse is best?

a. Limit the number of visitors the patient can have.
b. Only allow family members to visit the patient.
c. Suggest shorter visits to the patient's visi-tors.
d. Require visitors to check in at the front desk.

Question 2

The nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a patient recovering from a cerebral vascular accident that has resulted in a mild loss of muscle function in his right arm and leg

The nurse is best addressing the patient's need via the functional model of care when:
a. assessing the patient's right-sided muscle strength daily.
b. reaffirming to the patient that physical therapy will improve his muscle strength.
c. instructing the patient's family on how to properly assist the patient in walking.
d. placing the telephone where the patient can reach it with his left hand.

ntsoane kedibone · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
In Arab American Muslim culture, visiting the sick is a cultural value and expectation. Although the visits may be tiring, they may also be important to the patient. The nurse can suggest shorter visits so the patient can have both the visitors and more rest. Limiting the number of visitors would violate this cultural norm as would limiting visits to family only. Checking in at the front desk serves no useful purpose.

Answer to Question 2

D
The functional model's main goal may not be curing the disease but managing the disease, with a focus on self-care and symptom management strategies. Placing the telephone where the patient can reach it for himself is an example of a symptom management strategy. The other actions do not increase the patient's functional abilities.