Author Question: A client seeking detoxification after a family intervention session tells the nurse My husband told ... (Read 289 times)

Zoey63294 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

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.