Author Question: When creating a plan of care for a patient who is experiencing alterations in mobility, the nurse ... (Read 29 times)

luvbio · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When creating a plan of care for a patient who is experiencing alterations in mobility, the nurse

a. Cannot delegate interventions to nursing assistive personnel.
b. Is solely responsible for modifying ADLs.
c. Consults other health care team members to help plan therapy.
d. Consults wound care specialists only when wounds are apparent.

Question 2

How can the nurse best demonstrate caring to family members of a terminally ill client?

a. The nurse provides the family with the proposed plan of care.
b. The nurse explains all procedures before they are executed.
c. The nurse explores with the family how they see their role in caring for the client.
d. The nurse suggests to the family appropriate support systems.

Sarahjh · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The nurse should collaborate with other health care team members such as physical or occupational therapists when considering mobility needs. Nurses often delegate some interventions to nursing assistive personnel. Nursing assistive personnel may turn and position patients, apply elastic stockings, help patient use the incentive spirometer, etc. Occupational therapists are a resource for planning ADLs that patients need to modify or relearn. It is especially important in priority setting to make sure not to overlook potential complications. Many times, actual problems such as pressure ulcers are addressed only after they develop. They should be addressed before they develop.

Answer to Question 2

C
Ensuring the client's well-being and helping the family to become active participants are critical for family members.
The family should participate in the planning of the proposed plan of care.
Explaining all procedures before they are executed does not necessarily demonstrate caring.
Suggesting appropriate support systems does not necessarily demonstrate caring.