Author Question: A dying client is surrounded by family and friends at home. The hospice nurse talks with the spouse ... (Read 153 times)

folubunmi · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A dying client is surrounded by family and friends at home. The hospice nurse talks with the spouse of the dying client to ensure that everything the family needs during this time is being done. The nurse is providing support to:

1. the client.
2. the bereaved.
3. ensure compliance with the hospice rules and regulations.
4. determine if the spouse understands that the client is dying.

Question 2

The nurse is attempting to instruct a client on ways to eliminate smoking. The client tells the nurse that he has no health problems because of smoking and does not understand why he needs to quit.

Which of the following is interfering with the nurse's ability to instruct the client in health promotion behaviors?
1. Motivation
2. Perception
3. Self-image
4. Maintenance

JYan · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Supporting the family's rituals and cultural practices gives structure to support the bereaved through this painful process when people are vulnerable and feel off balance. The nurse is not providing support to the client. The nurse is not providing support to ensure compliance with the hospice rules and regulations. The nurse is also not providing support to determine if the spouse understands that the client is dying.

Answer to Question 2

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Perception is a client's sense and understanding of his current health status. If the client does not perceive a problem with current health maintenance activities, the nurse should not intervene at this time. Motivation is the internal drive or external stimulus to perform an action or thought. Maintenance is practicing a new behavior for an extended period of time. The client's self-image is not interfering with the nurse's ability to instruct the client in health promotion behaviors.