Author Question: An adult is adjusting to the idea of his chronically ill parent moving into the family home. The ... (Read 27 times)

Pineapplelove6 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

An adult is adjusting to the idea of his chronically ill parent moving into the family home. The community health nurse would assess the adult son for which potential stressor secondary to the new family living arrangement?

a. Role confusion
b. Role ambiguity
c. Role performance
d. Role overload

Question 2

A nurse who grimaces when seeing a patient's colostomy opening while changing the colostomy bag is most likely to have what effect on the patient?

a. Assist recovery by using honest communication.
b. Motivate the patient to increase physical activity.
c. Promote development of a negative body image.
d. Develop a kind nickname for the colostomy opening.

bookworm410 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Role overload involves having more roles or responsibilities within a role than are manageable. Role overload is common in individuals who unsuccessfully attempt to meet the demands of work and family while trying to find some personal time. Role confusion is an aspect of the developmental task of adolescence and young adulthood (identity versus role confusion). Role ambiguity involves unclear role expectations. Role performance itself is not a stressor unless it is judged ineffective.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Negative nonverbal reactions by a nurse to a patient's scar or surgical alterations contribute to the patient's developing a negative body image. Expressions of distaste by the nurse will not facilitate recovery or ongoing communication; encourage physical activity; or promote acceptance of the colostomy opening by adopting a positive nickname.