A nurse working with clients diagnosed with chronic impairment in ...

[jon_i]

A nurse working with clients diagnosed with chronic impairment in cognition would recognize that a major diagnosis that addresses the needs of the client's family members would be:
 
  a. Risk for Injury
  b. Caregiver Role Strain
  c. Self-esteem, Situational Low
  d. Urinary Incontinence, Functional

Question 2

The nursing staff of a unit gets together once a month to have dinner and go bowling. What functions does this group perform? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Socialization
  B) Camaraderie
  C) Normative
  D) Empowerment
  E) Governance

[cupcake16]

Answer to Question 1

B
A diagnosis reflective of the needs of family members of a client with chronic impairment in cognition would most likely be Caregiver Role Strain. Other family oriented diagnoses would include Role Performance, Ineffective; Coping: family, compromised; Coping: family, disabled. The other options listed are more reflective of the needs of the client.

Answer to Question 2

A, B