While discussing discharge plans for a client who recently ...

[jilianpiloj]

While discussing discharge plans for a client who recently experienced a stroke that resulted in right-sided weakness and communication problems, the daughter shares with the nurse that she has concerns regarding her role as caregiver.
 
  1. Agree that her concerns are well-founded
  2. Suggest that she consider home health aides
  3. Offer to arrange for her to see the facility's grief counselor
  4. Provide her with information about a caregiver support group

Question 2

When caring for a client with a spouse and two adolescent children, the nurse knows that the family unit must first:
 
  1. Be viewed as a client
  2. Change traditional roles
  3. Provide support for the ailing mother
  4. Seek help to fulfill day-to-day needs

[Joc]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
The client and family often require specific counseling and guidance to assist them in coping with the role changes.
Although the nurse may agree that the daughter's concerns are legitimate, the counselor is best suited to help the daughter cope with these changes.
While assistance with providing the care may help, the counselor is best suited to help the daughter cope with these changes.
Although actively participating in a support care could prove helpful, the counselor is best suited to help the daughter cope with these changes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1
The nurse must view the whole family as a client under stress, planning care to help the family regain the maximal level of functioning and well-being.
While the illness of a family member requires role reassignment in order for the family to contin-ue to function, the initial focus is to be viewed as a unit in need of care.
While the family should provide support to the ailing member, the initial focus is to be viewed as a unit in need of care.
This may become necessary in order to ensure the continued functioning of the family, but the initial focus is to be viewed as a unit in need of care.