Which of the following statement's best expresses the client's ...

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Which of the following statement's best expresses the client's definition of personal illness?
 
  1. I came to the emergency department when the pain got too bad to ignore.
  2. I have arthritis, but I continue to enjoy knitting, embroidery and other needle work.
  3. Sometimes my bad knee keeps me from the hiking, but I do it as much as I can.
  4. It will be a terrible blow when my heart condition keeps me stuck in the house.

Question 2

The nurse should realize that the most important aspect of knowing the client involves:
 
  1. Establishing a relationship
  2. Gathering assessment data
  3. Treating discomforts quickly
  4. Assuming the client's emotional needs

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
Illness is the experience of loss or dysfunction as perceived by the client. Although the client acknowledged an illness in each of the other responses, the statements do not reflect a sense that the client acknowledges being ill.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1
Nurses must focus on building a relationship that allows them to learn what is important to their clients.
Gathering assessment data is not the most important aspect of knowing a client in relation to car-ing. Data gathering does not ensure the nurse will be able to determine the client's perceptions and unique expectations. Success in knowing a client lies in the relationship that is established.
Treating discomforts quickly is not the most important aspect of knowing a client.
If a nurse is assuming the emotional needs of a client, then the nurse most likely lacks knowledge of the client. It is more important to have a relationship in which the nurse can verify which emo-tional needs the client is experiencing. Knowing who clients are helps the nurse to select those caring approaches that are most appropriate to the client's needs.