Author Question: The father had just returned from the physician and shared with the family that the doctor wanted ... (Read 52 times)

jasdeep_brar · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The father had just returned from the physician and shared with the family that the doctor wanted several diagnostic tests done. The father felt the physician had looked quite serious.

What, if anything, should the nurse, who was visiting the family after the birth of their third child, do at this time? Select all that apply.

A. Assist both parents with recognizing and meeting their children's needs.
B. Continue to visit the mother until she was comfortable with the newborn's care.
C. Discuss illness management skills and how to help the father recuperate from any future surgery.
D. Explain what is meant by remission and exacerbation and how to manage both.
E. Help the family deal with anxiety and uncertainty about the father's possible illness.
F. Share literature about hospice and family needs at the end of life.

Question 2

What factors are involved in the nurse's decision as to which responsibilities can be accepted when the family's needs and desires are overwhelming? Select all that apply.

A. External variables such as neighborhood environment
B. Family's demands
C. Nurse's competencies and preferences
D. Only needs related to health should even be considered.
E. Reimbursement rules
F. Resources such as time and energy