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jazziefee · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A 22-year-old nurse is working with a seriously ill 23-year-old patient who is recovering from a motor vehicle accident. The nurse recognizes having difficulty maintaining professional boundaries based on their similar ages.

Which action should the nurse take initially? a. Seek guidance from another experienced nurse or the unit manager.
b. Provide excellent care, but keep conversation and contact to a minimum.
c. Arrange to have ancillary staff complete as much care as possible within their scope of practice.
d. Discuss with the nursing supervisor the possibility of having another nurse assume this patient assignment.

Question 2

In 1992, the Federal Task Force on Homelessness and Severe Mental Illness noted that the fraction size of the homeless population made up by people who are mentally ill was ___________________ _.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Missbam101 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
It may be challenging for the nurse to maintain professional boundaries when the age of the nurse and patient are near the same. It is advisable for the nurse to discuss the conflict with an experienced nurse or supervisor. Seeking reassignment from that patient is considered only after it becomes apparent that the issue cannot be effectively resolved.

Answer to Question 2

one-third
one third
1/3