Author Question: A caregiver is said to be practicing __________ care not only when she takes into consideration the ... (Read 31 times)

ashley · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A caregiver is said to be practicing __________ care not only when she takes into consideration the client's actual or potential problems but also when she considers the client's family, work responsibilities, and social aspects of life.

a. Competent
b. Complete
c. Holistic
d. Crisis

Question 2

A patient with schizophrenia has been stable in the community for 6 weeks. Today the patient's spouse calls the nurse to report the patient's thinking is disorganized.

The nurse makes a home visit and learns the patient is willing to take medication but forgot to have the prescription refilled. The nurse arranges a refill. Select the best outcome to add to the plan of care. a. The patient's spouse will mark dates for prescription refills on the family calendar.
b. The nurse will obtain prescription refills every 90 days and deliver to the patient.
c. The patient will call the nurse weekly to discuss medication-related issues.
d. The patient will report to the clinic for medication follow-up every week.

lorealeza77 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Holistic care encompasses all aspects of an individual. Competent care and complete care are essential, but neither is the best choice to answer the description in this question. Crisis intervention components are not addressed in this scenario.

Answer to Question 2

A
The nurse should use the patient's support system to meet patient needs whenever possible. Delivery of medication by the nurse should be unnecessary for the nurse to do if patient or a significant other can be responsible. The patient may not need more intensive follow-up as long as medication is taken as prescribed. No patient issues except failure to obtain medication refill were identified.