A client seeking detoxification after a family intervention ...

[Zoey63294]

A client seeking detoxification after a family intervention session tells the nurse My husband told
  me I am no companion to him because I am always drunk. My daughter told me she cannot bring
  friends home because my behavior embarrasses her.
 
  They say I do not care about anyone and that
  they have to be responsible for all the things I once did.. The nurse should consider the nursing
  diagnosis of
  a. self-care deficit.
  b. activity intolerance.
  c. ineffective health maintenance.
  d. interrupted family processes.

Question 2

A client tells the nurse I want to have the type of massage that makes use of acupressure points.
  What sort of practitioner should I try to find? The nurse should advise the client to seek a
  practitioner of
 
  a. Swedish massage.
  b. shiatsu massage.
  c. rolfing.
  d. reflexology.

[Tonyam972]

Answer to Question 1

D
The client describes a change in family relationships and functioning associated with family tasks,
mutual support, and availability for intimacy, each of which is a defining characteristic for this
nursing diagnosis. Defining characteristics for the other options are not present in the scenario.

Answer to Question 2

B
Shiatsu massage applies pressure by massaging various parts of the body identified as acupressure
points. Option A: Swedish massage provides relaxation and increases circulation but does not focus
on acupressure points. Option C: Rolfing focuses on connective tissue fascia. Option D: Reflexology
focuses on the foot.

[Zoey63294]

Excellent

[adf223]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it