An adult client trapped in a burning house has suffered burns to ...

[sjones]

An adult client trapped in a burning house has suffered burns to the back of the head, upper half of the posterior trunk, and the back of both arms.
 
  Using the rule of nines, what does the nurse determine the extent of the burn injury to be? (Enter the answer in the space provided.)

Question 2

In preparing for the orientation phase of the therapeutic relationship, the nurse suggests addressing which of the following subjects?
 
  1. Facilitating behavioral change
  2. Promoting self-esteem in the client
  3. Establishing the parameters of the relationship
  4. Promoting problem solving skills in the client

[beccamahon]

Answer to Question 1

__________

Answer to Question 2

3

Rationale: During the orientation phase of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship, four subjects need to be addressed. These subjects include the parameters of the relationship, the formal or in-formal contract, confidentiality, and termination of the relationship. Promoting problem-solving skills and self-esteem and facilitating behavioral change are subjects of the working phase of the nurse-client relationship.

[sjones]

Excellent

[ricroger]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it