The home care nurse asks the client and family about their ...

[clmills979]

The home care nurse asks the client and family about their socioeconomic status, culture, and beliefs. This occurs during which phase of care?
 
  A) Assessment
  B) Nursing diagnosis
  C) Outcome criteria
  D) Implementation

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with mild dementia while in the hospital. In preparing for discharge, what should the nurse discuss with the family?
 
  A) the possible need for home care
  B) legal responsibility for the future
  C) the need for transfer to a long-term care facility
  D) the lack of free resources of care

[yasmin]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
During the assessment phase of a home care visit, the nurse collects subjective information on how the person normally manages at home, what the home is like, and what family and community support is available. The nurse explores the client's beliefs and culture, competencies, capabilities, concerns, deficits, and limitations to understand how the client manages at home and what he desires. Nursing diagnosis, outcome criteria, and implementation occur later in the nursing process as a result of assessment data.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
The needs of the client should be considered when making discharge plans. Common risk factors associated with the need for home care include limited social, mental, or physical functioning. Legal issues, long-term care, and free resources are not indicated in this situation.