The nurse is caring for a teen who will be hospitalized for ...

[Medesa]

The nurse is caring for a teen who will be hospitalized for physical rehabilitation for an extended period of time after an auto accident. When working to promote a good working relationship with the teen, what action by the nurse will be most beneficial?
 
  A) Allow the teen to control the daily schedule.
  B) Keep your word with regard to promises and statements made to the teen.
  C) Allow the teen to make decisions about the plan of care.
  D) Include the teen in the weekly interdisciplinary care conferences

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a child who is scheduled to begin chemotherapy. When planning education for the parents, what action by the nurse is most correct?
 
  A) Obtain a large classroom to allow the nurse to stand at the front and present information.
  B) Obtain a small conference room and arrange the chairs in a circle for both the nurse and family members to sit.
  C) Provide written information to the family and allow them to review it, with instructions to contact the nurse if there are additional questions.
  D) Provide a video of information to the family, with instructions to contact the nurse if there are additional questions.

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
When working with teens the establishment of trust and rapport are of the highest priority. Establishing trust can best be done by demonstrating consistency and keeping promises made to the teen. Control of the daily schedule may not be feasible. The teen can be allowed to have an impact on some elements of the plan of care but this does not have a greater importance than the establishment of trust. The teen may be able to attend care conferences but this is not of the highest priority.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Teaching is an important function of the nurse. When providing education, it is important to offer the information in an environment that is conducive to learning. A circular set of chairs will allow the nurse to face the parents during the exchange. A large class that has the nurse standing and the parents sitting does not provide the ability for a personal interaction needed for this session. Giving the parents information in writing should be done in conjunction with a face to face teaching session. Video information may be beneficial but does not replace the face-to-face teaching session.

[Medesa]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[tandmlomax84]

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