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Fundamentals of Nursing

What Should the Nurse Do?

Fundamentals of NursingWhat Should the Nurse Do?

What Should the Nurse Do?

1 .
Ms. Kesterson is a 55-year-old female who is new to the clinic. She was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two months ago before she moved to live with her sister. She arrives at her scheduled appointment with her sister. Her sister is very vocal during the visit and continually interrupts Ms. Kesterson. Using key ingredients from the CFAM 15-minute interview, what actions can the nurse take during the initial interview?
2 .
A nurse is assigned to discharge a patient after a heart attack. Just before discharge, the patient’s son arrives with a to-go order of the patient’s favorite cheeseburger and fries. How should the nurse address this issue?
3 .
A nurse is caring for Roger Chin, a 37-year-old male whose mother was recently diagnosed with early-onset dementia. Roger states that he and his mother struggle to communicate even on good days. His mother often seems angry and withdrawn when Roger cares for her. Roger reports feeling depressed and angry at times as well because he feels like he now must take on the caregiver role. The nurse recognizes that Roger and his mother are experiencing what effect on family dynamics related to the mother’s illness?
  1. lifestyle alteration
  2. socioeconomic adjustment
  3. role modification
  4. crisis response
4 .
The nurse is caring for a patient with a recent hip pinning after a fall. The nurse discusses the home care plan with the patient and her daughter. The daughter mentions that she lives 50 miles away and will only visit on weekends. The nurse recognizes the need for which collaborative referrals?
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