Author Question: A resident of a long-term care facility refuses to eat until she has had her hair combed and her ... (Read 131 times)

K@ · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A resident of a long-term care facility refuses to eat until she has had her hair combed and her make-up applied. In this case, what client need should have priority?

A) The need to have nutrition
B) The need to feel good about oneself
C) The need to live in a safe environment
D) The need for love from others

Question 2

A nurse is developing outcomes for a specific problem statement. What is one of the most important considerations the nurse should have?

A) The written outcomes are designed to meet nursing goals
B) To encourage the client and family to be involved
C) To discourage additions by other healthcare providers
D) Why the nurse believes the outcome is important

guyanai · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
When setting priorities, it is best to first meet the needs that the client believes are most important. In this situation, the woman is not refusing food altogether; rather, she wants to feel good about herself (self-esteem) when she does eat.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
One of the most important considerations in writing outcomes is to encourage the client and family to be involved in goal development as their abilities and interest permit. The more involved they are, the greater the probability the goals will be achieved.