The nurse is preparing to perform an assessment of the client's ...

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The nurse is preparing to perform an assessment of the client's social support and organization. Which question will provide the needed information?
 
  1. Where were you born?
  2. What is the primary language spoken in your home?
  3. Which political party are you associated with?
  4. Do you have a religious affiliation linked with the cultural affiliation?

Question 2

The nurse is collecting data concerning the client's chief complaint. The client reports having attempted to manage the illness using herbs. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
 
  1. What herbs have been used to manage your condition?
  2. Does your healthcare provider know about your herbal remedies?
  3. Don't you realize your recovery may have been impeded by these herbal preparations?
  4. When was the last dosage of the herbal remedies taken?

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

During the data collection phase, data are collected to determine the social organization of the client. Assessment of religious affiliation/cultural affiliation will provide information concerning the social organization of the client. Finding out the location of the client's birth provides information concerning ethnicity. The primary language spoken in the home is of importance but does not determine the client's social support. Political association may be influenced by culture and ethnicity, but this question does not assess social support or organization.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

The comprehensive assessment of health requires the nurse to obtain as much information as possible. The nurse will need to determine the herbs in use to ensure there are not adverse interactions between the treatments that may be ordered by the healthcare provider. Asking about the healthcare provider's knowledge of the remedies and the implications made concerning the potential damage caused by the herbs are presented in closed questions. Closed questions limit the amount of information obtained. Further, they may imply to the client they have engaged in wrongdoing. The last dosage of the herbal remedies may be beneficial; however, it is not the most therapeutic question to be asked.