Author Question: The family of a 95-year-old patient of the Chinese culture is planning on caring for the patient in ... (Read 61 times)

HCHenry · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The family of a 95-year-old patient of the Chinese culture is planning on caring for the patient in the home. How can the nurse best meet the patient's needs?

1. Discussing how other families have approached this problem
2. Explaining to the family that resources are available to help the patient
3. Exploring the resources the family has to meet the patient's needs in its home
4. Insisting that the family reconsider its decision and look at other care options

Question 2

The Up and Go Test is useful for assessment because it:

a. provides a quick measure of physical, especially walking, ability
b. gives a precise indication of physical strength
c. provide a statistically accurate number associated with grip strength
d. gives an idea of cognitive function

dominiqueenicolee · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: Comparing the family to other families of different cultural backgrounds does not recognize the cultural aspects of this patient and the family.

Answer to Question 2

A