The nurse is counseling a woman who is caring for her 83-year-old father. The father has had mental changes and is becoming more confused. The father lives with the daughter in her home.
The nurse knows the daughter understands the father's care needs when she states which of the following?
a. Dad will only need my help for a short time, and then he will get better.
b. I can leave dad alone during the day; I'll just deadbolt the door.
c. I can send dad to the adult daycare; that way I can work and care for him at night.
d. Dad misses mom since she passed; he will be okay in a few weeks.
Question 2
The community health nurse is assessing a family who has a chronically ill child. The child needs special care, and the nurse has to coordinate the care for the home setting.
What behavior will the nurse assess for to know that the family can care for the child?
a. The family is willing to learn about the care and share the caregiving needs.
b. The mother is going to care for the child and the family herself.
c. The older siblings are going to care for the child while the parents are at work.
d. An outside agency will be coming to the home three times a week to give care.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
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