The Nurse Is Working with a Spouse Who Is Caring

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working with a spouse who is caring for a chronically ill patient who requires around-the-clock care. The nurse notices the spouse often speaks to the patient sharply. The bed linens are soiled with food and the patient has a strong body odor. Both the house and the spouse are unkempt. When encouraged to talk, the spouse says, "I just drag around. I can't make myself do anything. I'm so tired of it all." Which nursing diagnosis best fits these defining characteristics?

• A)Dysfunctional Family Processes
• B)Caregiver Role Strain
• C)Defensive Coping
• D)Impaired Verbal Communication

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure Device

An instrument or machine used to measure the blood pressure in the arteries, typically comprising a cuff, a measuring unit, and a mechanism for inflation and deflation.

Calibration

The process of adjusting and setting the accuracy of a measurement instrument to ensure it meets its specifications and standards.

Portable

Designed for easy carrying or moving, usually because of being lighter and smaller than the standard version of the item.

Oral Temperature

The measurement of body temperature through the mouth using a thermometer, which can provide an accurate record of a person's core body temperature.