Author Question: Albert, Bob, Charlie, and David have all had below-the-knee amputations and are leaving the ... (Read 64 times)

Davideckstein7 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Albert, Bob, Charlie, and David have all had below-the-knee amputations and are leaving the hospital.

Albert's family members are excited about having him come home and have had the house completely remodeled with grab bars, a wheelchair ramp, and every other aid they know of. Someone will always be available to help him. Bob's family members mean well, but they are not reliable. They have made some preparations for his homecoming, but others have not been finished. He will have willing help at times. Charlie's family members have finished some essential preparations, such as a wheelchair ramp; others have not been finished but have been planned. Other family members work and will be able to help him only occasionally; however, he can always rely on their showing up at scheduled times. David's family members have done nothing, saying they will rehab the house when he comes home and then see what is needed. Other family members work and can make no promises about helping him. Whose family situation seems most promising? A) Albert's
B) Bob's
C) Charlie's
D) David's

Question 2

The patient, age 71, has severe vertigo. A nursing action to help him reduce the symptoms is:

a. Avoid sudden movements until the vertigo lessens.
b. Avoid noises until the vertigo lessens.
c. Encourage fluid intake.
d. Lie immobile and hold the head in one position until the vertigo lessens.

lkanara2 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Charlie is probably going home to the best family support. Albert's family may smother him with helpfulness, interfering with his own need to be active and independent. Bob's family members cannot be relied on to help him when he may need them, despite their good intentions. David's family may be of no help at all. Although Charlie may have some difficulty in getting help at all times, he knows that his family can be relied on and that some planning and scheduling will take care of most problems.

Answer to Question 2

D
Lie immobile and hold the head in one position until the vertigo lessens.