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melina_rosy

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The nurse is caring for an elderly woman and notices that she is not using her cane properly. Which of the following statements by the nurse would most likely elicit a positive response from the patient?
 
  a. You're doing that all wrong. Let me show you how to do it.
  b. I don't know who showed how to use the cane like that, but you're not doing it right. Let me show you again.
  c. You use the cane the way I did before I was shown a way to keep from tripping over it; do you mind if I show you?
  d. I used to use the cane the same way you are using it: the wrong way. I'll show you the right way to do it.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an elderly patient who has no apparent family. When questioned about his family and his definition of family, the patient states, I have no family. They're all gone.
 
  When asked, Who prepares your meals? he states, I do, or I go out. Given the three different approaches to family nursing practice, which would be most appropriate for this patient?
  a. Family as context
  b. Family as patient
  c. Family as system
  d. Combination of family as context and family as patient



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
When the nurse is confident and skillful instead of coming across as an authority on the subject, the patient's defenses will be down, making the patient more willing to listen without feeling embarrassed. Respectful communication is necessary.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
If only one family member receives nursing care, it is realistic and practical to view the family as context. Although family nursing is based on the assumption that all people regardless of age are a member of some type of family form, the patient insists that he has no family. The nurse should investigate further. However, at this time, family as patient, as system, or in a combination is not appropriate.



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