Answer to Question 1
B
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A The nurse will assist the family to identify coping mechanisms that have been successful in the past and to explore with them new coping mechanisms with them. The intervention is collaborative, and the patient is encouraged to make his or her own decisions. The ultimate goal is to empower families.
B The ultimate goal when offering interventions to the family is to help family members discover solutions that reduce or alleviate emotional, physical, and spiritual suffering. The nurse's role is to guide the family in problem solving.
C The nurse collaborates with the family to identify appropriate approaches to time and resource management. The ultimate goal is to empower families.
D At times the nurse may need to refer families to community resources when family functioning is impaired. The ultimate goal is to empower families.
Answer to Question 2
B
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A Yoga is used to attain physical and mental well-being.
B Qigong is thought to promote strength, balance, and optimal body functioning.
C Reiki therapy provides strength, harmony, and balance to treat health issues.
D Therapeutic touch directs balanced energy.
The nurse is using Standard Precautions to draw blood.
A nurse adjusts the rate of a client’s IV.
The nurse uses a noninvasive bladder ultrasound to measure the client’s bladder volume.
Comparison of interventions for nursing diagnosis
Interventions to Reduce Disruptive Behaviors
Lod Score Values for the Families in Figure 5.15