Author Question: The nurse is caring for an older adult resident in a long-term care facility. The client is crying ... (Read 59 times)

D2AR0N · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is caring for an older adult resident in a long-term care facility. The client is crying and states, I don't want to live anymore.

I am a burden on everyone. I don't feel like doing anything at all. I don't even want to get up today. Which of the following should the nurse record in his charting? Select all that apply.
A) Client is crying
B) Client states, I don't want to live anymore. I am a burden of everyone. I don't feel like doing anything at all. I don't even want to get up today.
C) Client seems depressed
D) Client is suicidal
E) Client is in a bad mood

Question 2

The client record is utilized for many purposes. Which of following might be uses for the client record? Select all that apply.

A) education of student nurses
B) reimbursement for services
C) research
D) giving information over the phone when unidentified callers call the hospital unit
E) education for medical students

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B
Feedback:
When documenting observations of client behavior, the nurse must maintain objectivity by describing the actual behaviors, rather than attempting to interpret the behaviors. For example, the nurse should not describe the client as depressed or angry.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C, E
Feedback:
The client medical record may be used for education, reimbursement, and research. The record is never used to give information to callers without written authorization from the client.