Author Question: In today's society, the nurse is facing more and different challenges. Central to some of these ... (Read 32 times)

NguyenJ · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

In today's society, the nurse is facing more and different challenges. Central to some of these challenges is the concept of globalization, because it has led to

a. A more homogeneous mix of nursing staff.
b. Decreased poverty and increased diseases of affluence.
c. Decreased urbanization as populations shift to the suburbs.
d. Increased spread of communicable diseases.

Question 2

The patient is to have thoracentesis at the bedside but tells the nurse that he is afraid and would like to cancel. The nurse sits with the patient and asks him to describe his fears.

She then explains the procedure and assures the patient that she will be with him during the procedure. The patient agrees to have the procedure, and during the procedure, the nurse stays with the patient, explaining each step and providing encouragement. How has the nurse helped this patient? a. Providing a presence
b. Listening
c. Providing touch
d. Providing family care

adf223 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Although globalization of trade, travel, and culture has improved the availability of health care services, the spread of communicable diseases such as tuberculosis and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) has become more common. In an effort to improve the quality of care, health care institutions are recruiting nurses from around the world to work in the United States, forcing hospitals to better understand and work with nurses from different cultures. Poverty is still deadlier than any disease and is the most frequent reason for death in the world today. The growth of urbanization also is currently affecting the world's health.

Answer to Question 2

A
The nurse's presence helps to calm anxiety and fear related to stressful situations. Giving reassurance and thorough explanations about a procedure, remaining at the patient's side, and coaching the patient through the experience all convey a presence that is invaluable to the patient's well-being. Listening and touch can be part of the presence but are not its entirety. No family was involved in this scenario.