Author Question: A nurse in an intensive care unit prepares to perform postmortem care on an older Jewish client. ... (Read 119 times)

jho37 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nurse in an intensive care unit prepares to perform postmortem care on an older Jewish client. Family members are at his bedside. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?

A) Allow the family to remain with the client.
B) Liaise with the hospital chaplain to visit the family in the chapel.
C) Address the man's oldest son when discussing the client's cares.
D) Determine which family member(s) will be staying at the bedside during the cares.

Question 2

A nurse who works in a palliative setting is aware of the need to facilitate a good death for as many clients as possible. Which of the following interventions should be included?

A) Discuss openly and explicitly the client's strengths and weaknesses.
B) Ensure that a minimum of nursing interventions are performed.
C) Empower the client and family to maintain as much control as possible.
D) Emphasize spiritual needs rather than physical comfort and medical needs.

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
With the Jewish faith, the dying person should not be left alone. Ask the closest relative specifically about postmortem practices. The other noted interventions are not particular to the Jewish culture.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
A good death is fostered by enabling a sense of control for the client and his or her family over a challenging situation. Nursing interventions are chosen carefully, but not necessarily minimized. A discussion of the client's strengths and weaknesses is inappropriate and spiritual needs are not mutually exclusive of comfort and appropriate biomedical interventions.