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Mollykgkg

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on: Jul 8, 2018
A community health nurse visits an 81-year-old man with newly diagnosed insulin-dependent diabetes. The client lives alone.
 
  The nurse has seen the client on three previous visits and is visiting early in the morning to observe his insulin administration technique. The nurse finds the client depressed over his situation. The nurse suggests that they list positive points about his situation and discuss his feelings. This is an example of which of the following?
 
  A) Strengthening
  B) Data collection
  C) Goal-directed questioning
  D) Measuring family functioning

Question 2

When making a home visit to a family, the community health nurse considers several actions. Place the actions in the sequence that the nurse would most likely perform them.
 
  A. Traveling to the family's home safely
  B. Summarizing the highlights of the visit for the family
  C. Making some small talk before getting to the focus of the visit
  D. Reviewing the family chart thoroughly as the visit is planned
  E. Making plans for a future visit
  F. Adapting interventions according to the family's stage of development


amanda_14

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D, A, C, F, B, E


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