Author Question: A nurse reviewed the treatment the surgeon recommended for a woman's breast lump. When the nurse ... (Read 181 times)

RRMR · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A nurse reviewed the treatment the surgeon recommended for a woman's breast lump.

When the nurse asked the woman if she could be admitted to the hospital for immediate surgery, the husband thanked the nurse for her time and said they would get back in touch after they speak with other family members. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take?
a.
Ask if there was some reason the woman could not be immediately admitted for treatment
b.
Explain to the woman why postponing the surgery was dangerous
c.
Point out it that it's the woman's decision, and stress that she should go to the hospital immediately
d.
Recognize that the husband and other family members may need to have input into this decision

Question 2

A woman vows to quit smoking and drinking immediately upon the surprising news that she is 2 months pregnant. Which of the following concerns would the nurse have for this woman?

a. Those with whom she shares living quarters might smoke or drink.
b. Fetal damage may already have occurred.
c. Peers may encourage her to resume old habits, and peer pressure is very strong.
d. She won't be able to keep her vow.

lin77x · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
We typically focus on the individual as the central figure in decisions about the self. However, in other cultures female clients may seek assistance from other members of the family and allow male relatives to make decisions about important health-related matters. The husband has indicated by his response that collateral relationships are valued, thus decisions about the client may be interrelated with the influence of illness on the entire family or group. The other responses do not address the value of collateral relationships that the nurse must recognize and address.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The fetus can suffer damage very early in pregnancy, even before a woman knows she is pregnant.