Author Question: A hospice client has had no contact with his daughter for 3 years. His son lives 6 hours away and ... (Read 86 times)

fagboi · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A hospice client has had no contact with his daughter for 3 years. His son lives 6 hours away and their relationship is strained at best. The client belongs to no social groups and has been involved in church only minimally since his illness was discovere

The client will need assistance with self-care activities as well as support as his condition continues to decline. The nurse should
A) contact the client's son and daughter and explain his condition and the need for them to assist with their father's care.
B) refer the client to an extended care facility.
C) brainstorm with the client about potential sources of support such as neighbors or church members.
D) call upon the church's pastor and ask for help on the client's behalf.

Question 2

A 48-year-old male client is recovering from a stroke. He has been discharged to home, is taking his medications appropriately, and is making significant progress with managing his diet and stress.

He continues to have difficulty with activities of daily living, especially those activities that require fine motor skills. He is worried about this as his job requires a significant amount of fine motor skill. Based on her assessment, the nurse makes a referral to the
A) social worker.
B) occupational therapist.
C) physical therapist.
D) speech therapist.