When a client's wife asked whether the nurse would like a tour of the yard and her gardens, the nurse agreed immediately. Considering the limited time the nurse had to spend with the family, why did the nurse agree to tour the gardens?
a. Accepting the invitation encourages the wife to speak privately to the nurse.
b. Completing the environmental assessment will assist with drawing a genogram.
c. Examining of the environment helps identify potential health or safety problems.
d. Touring the grounds allows the nurse to learn more about the family.
Question 2
The community/public health nurse asks a married couple to review important family events. What is the nurse accomplishing through this review?
a. Giving the family members an opportunity to emote about negative events
b. Recognizing how past events have changed their lives
c. Providing an opportunity to review how they interact with each other
d. Putting distance between past events and current reality
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
The nurse assesses the patient's ability to use the walker correctly
Intervention Model-Response to Client Misconduct
Example of simplified note for one-time client.
Apply the substance to the client’s upper chest.
A hot stone placed under the client’s neck.