The nurse is preparing information for the caregivers of a ...

[kfurse]

The nurse is preparing information for the caregivers of a patient with chronic respiratory issues. The nurse will make the greatest impact on their ability to provide quality care while maintaining the patient's emotional well-being by including
 
  a. suggestions regarding proper nutrition and exercise for the caregiver.
  b. an explanation on how to preserve the pa-tient's sense of autonomy.
  c. encouragement for the primary caregiver to set aside time for his or her own inter-ests.
  d. recommendations of periodic self-reflection regarding the stressors the patient experiences.

Question 2

The nurse is using a tool to assess the quality of life of a hospice patient. The nurse addresses the appropriate areas of concern when asking which of the following questions? (Select all that ap-ply.)
 
  a. Are you able to bathe yourself?
  b. Did your grandson get the grass cut like he planned?
  c. How would you rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?
  d. Do you still have concerns about your will?
  e. Can we talk about why you never remar-ried?

[bd5255]

Answer to Question 1

B
Many patients with respiratory illness feel a loss of control over their lives because of their symptoms. They may become demanding and controlling in dealing with their families and friends. Well-being is enhanced by having some control over one's life. The other options relate to the caregivers.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D
Quality of life was measured by the Missoula-Vitas Quality of Life Index (MVQOLI), an in-strument designed specifically for use with terminally ill patients. The MVQOLI determines le-vels of symptom distress, patient ability to function, social support, affairs in order, and religious comfort or support. Asking about why the patient never married is not appropriate at this time.

[kfurse]

Correct answers!

[bd5255]

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