Author Question: When terminating with a family, which question or statement by the nurse would be MOST effective? ... (Read 39 times)

sarasara · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

When terminating with a family, which question or statement by the nurse would be MOST effective?

a. What will each of you do to maintain the changes you have made?
b. What will you do if you need help for your family in the future?
c. How will you keep up the positive changes you have made?
d. I am sure that your family will continue to progress well.

Question 2

When the nurse asks an older adult, Can you describe the events that led you to move to this assisted living center? the patient looks perplexed and does not respond.

Which response would the nurse make initially in order to be most therapeutic? a. Did you want to sell your house and move here?
b. We can talk about this at a later time if you wish..
c. I can get this information from your medical record..
d. Do you like living here at the assisted living center?

prumorgan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
When terminating with a family, the nurse would ask each family member about his or her plans for maintaining the changes they have made. By sharing their individual plans for the future, it will help the family to continue their positive work.

Answer to Question 2

A
When interviewing an older adult, questions should be short and to the point, especially if the patient has difficulty with abstract thinking and conceptualization. The nurse should initially rephrase a question if the patient does not answer appropriately or hesitates when answering.