During a routine check-up a 28-year-old client says that it has ...

[ashley]

During a routine check-up a 28-year-old client says that it has been 8 years since the last examination. How often should the nurse instruct the client to have routine check-ups?
 
  1. Every 10 years.
  2. When the client experiences health issues.
  3. Every year for blood pressure.
  4. Every 1-5 years

Question 2

During a health assessment the nurse learns that a client has no family, and lives with a roommate who is a close friend. What should the nurse conclude about this client's family structure?
 
  1. The client and roommate constitute a family.
  2. Two friends live in the same space.
  3. The functioning of this group is different from normal.
  4. The client is a homosexual.

[ally]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. Every 10 years is too long to go between checks.
2. The client is advised to come for routine checks in addition to those times when there are health issues.
3. This age group should have a blood pressure check every 2 years.
4. This age group is advised to have a routine check up as needed every 1-5 years depending on the client's state of health.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. In today's world, just about any living situation can be thought of as a family. Roles are assigned, responsibilities are designated, and support is offered, which are functions of a family.
2. These two probably are friends, but a nurse is aware that the health issues have an impact on the family, and should look at people who are close and living together as family, not just friends.
3. This client and friend most likely will function as any other type of family.
4. There is not enough information to make this determination; however, whether the client is a homosexual or not, this is a family unit.