A nurse is caring for a patient with a terminal diagnosis of a brain tumor. The family and patient wish for him to be in their home during the end of his life. The family has decided hospice will become involved.
Which of the following nursing actions address priority core processes at this time?
1. Determine the number of family members available to participate in care.
2. Helping the family determine the ways they will celebrate holidays after the death.
3. Discuss the communication patterns and emotional bonds of the family at this time and prior to the illness.
4. Identify the health routines of the family that need to be modified so family health can be regained.
Question 2
Which of the following statements indicate a nurse needs further education about family nursing using core family processes?
1. Core processes can provide a framework when family is the unit of care, rather than the individual with an illness.
2. Exploring core processes can help nurses find ways to empower and support families.
3. Core processes offers directions for family-focused nursing actions that intentionally include the family.
4. Core processes provide ways to approach family care that include both assessment and nursing actions.
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The patient interview often requires note taking.
The general survey includes assessing every patient for signs of distress.
Brain Cells
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Scheduling patient appointments by telephone.