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futuristic · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

When clustering data according to functional health patterns, the nurse determines that the client is only able to ambulate short distances without becoming fatigued and requires rest periods dur-ing morning care.

The health pattern that requires intervention is identified by the nurse as:
1. Respiratory
2. Activity and exercise
3. Sleep and rest pattern
4. Self-care deficit: activities of daily living

Question 2

The nurse is conducting an interview with the client and wants to clarify information that the client has shared. Which response by the nurse is an example of the clarifying technique of com-munication?

1. I understand how you must feel.
2. This medication is used to lower your blood pressure.
3. You appear anxious. You're wringing your hands constantly.
4. Could you give me an example of how you handle stressors?

CharlieArnold · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2
Using the functional health pattern format, the nurse clusters data that pertain to a functional health category. Fatigue upon ambulating short distances and requiring frequent periods of rest are examples of data belonging to the category of activity and exercise. Respiratory would be found in a systems approach of health assessment, not a functional health pattern assessment. The functional health pattern category of sleep and rest would focus more on the number of hours of sleep the client obtains, use of sleep aids, and any difficulties associated with sleep. Self-care deficit: activities of daily living would include such aspects as bathing, feeding, and dressing self. The symptoms described would be clustered more accurately under the functional health pattern category of activity and exercise.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
In this option, the nurse is seeking further clarification of information by asking the client to pro-vide an example. Clarification helps the nurse to gain accurate understanding of a client's situa-tion. This is not an example of clarifying information. This response provides information. The nurse is not using the clarifying technique of communication. In this option the nurse describes his or her observations. It does not seek clarification.