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sjones

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What should a nurse bring to the home visit when first going to the apartment of a new admission whose referral sheet was essentially blank?
 
  A. Everything that might possibly be needed
  B. Liquid soap packets, paper towels, newspapers, and basic assessment tools
  C. Nothing; the nurse should not enter the apartment but should ask the client to sit on the front step until the nurse has had an opportunity to assess the situation
  D. Nothing but agency forms and a pen

Question 2

In the midst of anxiety and concern over the new diagnosis, it seems that every family member was distancing himself or herself from the rest of the family. What mechanism might the nurse recognize?
 
  A. A need for anger reduction
  B. An attempt to have the nurse tell them what to do
  C. Family members are acting out their fears about the situation
  D. Triangling as family members try to escape the tension



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amynguyen1221

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D





 

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