The nurse is caring for an elderly woman who is confined to bed ...

[AEWBW]

The nurse is caring for an elderly woman who is confined to bed after hip surgery. Which action by the nurse is most likely to enhance the patient's self-esteem?
 
  a. passive range of motion exercises c. washing and arrang-ing her hair
  b. feeding her d. making her bed

Question 2

A parent asks the nurse how to teach his 5-year-old child moral and spiritual values. The nurse should
 
  a. encourage the parent to discuss his beliefs with a child of this age
  b. teach the parent that questioning of values is normal at this age
  c. suggest that teaching by example is best at this age
  d. tell the parent that curiosity about other be-liefs is common at this age

[kaillie]

Answer to Question 1

C
By assisting the patient to maintain personal appearance, the nurse is also assisting the patient to improve self-esteem. Being able to meet one's basic needs usually results in self-concept impairment. Self-esteem is generally decreased as a person becomes more dependent on others.

Answer to Question 2

C
Toddlers and preschoolers, according to Fowler's stages of faith, will imitate parental behaviors and attitudes about religion and spirituality.