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newyorker26

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Ralph is a student nurse who is admitting Mr. Thomas to the hospital. Mr. Thomas has told Ralph that he has a sleep problem. For Ralph to better understand the problem, he asks additional questions.
 
  Which of the following questions will help Ralph understand the severity of Mr. Thomas's sleep problem? A. How long does it take you to fall asleep?
  B. Tell me why you think you have a sleep problem.
  C. Have you been told that you snore loudly?
  D. When did you notice the problem?

Question 2

A nurse is attempting to complete the nursing admission data on a patient. To complete the admission and formulate a plan of care, the nurse needs to:
 
  A. test the family's ability to cope.
  B. evaluate communication patterns.
  C. identify the family's form and attitudes.
  D. gather health data from all family members.



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Answer to Question 1

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Severity: How long does it take you to fall asleep? How often during the week do you have trou-ble falling asleep or staying asleep?

Answer to Question 2

C
When assessing a patient, it is important to include family form, structure, and function, including developmental stage. Cultural background can provide additional information and insight. Gathering information about the family health history can provide insight into potential health concerns for the patient.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


mcarey591

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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