Author Question: A client wishes to discontinue treatment for his cancer. Acting as the client advocate, the nurse ... (Read 30 times)

drink · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client wishes to discontinue treatment for his cancer. Acting as the client advocate, the nurse makes this statement to the client's physician:

1. The client is making his own decision.
2. The client would benefit from additional information about treatment options.
3. The family must be involved in this decision.
4. Let's educate the family about the consequences of this decision.

Question 2

When assuming the role of case manager, the nurse is responsible for:

1. Managing a client's hospital stay
2. Delegating activities to other nurses
3. Evaluating the performance of ancillary workers
4. Identifying areas of client concern or problems

meltdown117 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: A client advocate acts to protect the client and may represent the client's needs and wishes to other health professionals, such as relaying the client's wishes for information to the physician. Providing additional information to the client about treatment options and bringing the family into the decision-making process would be examples of the nurse acting as teacher or counselor.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: The case manager oversees the care of a specific caseload or may act as the primary nurse to provide some level of direct care to the client and family. Responsibilities may vary from managing acute hospitalizations to managing high-cost clients or case types. Delegating activities to other nurses and evaluating performance of ancillary workers are responsibilities of the nurse manager. Identifying areas of researchable problems would fall to the research consumer.