The nurse is assessing the client's self-care capabilities for ...

[sabina]

The nurse is assessing the client's self-care capabilities for after discharge from the hospital. Which barrier greatly contributes to the nursing goals being unmet? Select all that apply.
 
  A) the availability of assistive devices
  B) poor communication skills
  C) inadequate emotional coping skills
  D) debilitating illness
  E) family's lack of interest in the plan of care

Question 2

The nurse is to delegate certain tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which of the following tasks can be appropriately assigned to a UAP?
 
  A) Secure the client's jewelry before surgery.
  B) Reassess the client's sacrum for redness when doing bed bath.
  C) Provide client assistance to the bedside commode.
  D) Request the UAP to get the unit of blood from the blood bank.

[flexer1n1]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, D, E
Feedback:
Barriers to goal attainment may involve the client, family members or significant others, and the nurse or other health care team members.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
Assisting with toileting is one of the tasks permitted by the state board of nursing for UAP. This task is commonly performed by UAP in health facilities.

[sabina]

TYSM

[mammy1697]

Excellent