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nummyann

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A nurse is providing bathing assistance to a young client who was seriously injured and is unable to care entirely for herself. Which action demonstrates the nurse implementing the doing for process in Swanson's theory of caring?
 
  1. Allowing the client to wash her perineal area
  2. Drying the client completely
  3. Seeing the client is uncomfortable with the whole bathing process
  4. Touching the client's shoulder when she starts to cry

Question 2

The nurse is identifying strategies to support a client's empowerment. What strategies should the nurse use?
 
  1. Making it possible for the client diagnosed with mild Alzheimer's disease to continue to dance regularly, as it has always been a passion of hers
  2. Being sure to polish the client's nails now that she is not able to do it herself, as it has always been important to her that she have pretty hands
  3. Suggesting to a client's family members that they should insist that the client move into an assisted living facility so as to ensure her safety
  4. Helping the client's family identify community support services that will make it possible for the client to remain in her own home
  5. Encouraging the client to use a walker and stay indoors, just in case she might fall



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vseab

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Doing for is providing for the client as she would do for herself if it were possible. Subdimensions of this process include preserving dignity.
Rationale 2: Drying the client completely, if she is able to do some herself, would not be part of doing for.
Rationale 3: Sensing that the client is uncomfortable fits in the subdimension of knowing (sensing cues).
Rationale 4: Touching the client's shoulder is comforting, a subdimension of being with.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4
Rationale: This nursing intervention supports and thus empowers the client to continue expressing herself and experiencing life in spite of a chronic disease.



nummyann

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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