Susan Has a Sick Daughter Who Has Been in and Out

question 58

Multiple Choice

Susan has a sick daughter who has been in and out of hospital four times in the last six months, but no cause for her illnesses can be found.At first, the doctors suspect that Susan may have Munchausen syndrome by proxy; however, Susan exhibits a behaviour that contradicts that diagnosis.What is that behaviour?

• A)appearing extremely concerned and caring toward the child
• B)purposefully making the child sick
• C)helping medical staff to discover the true nature of the child's illness
• D)developing a positive relationship with medical staff

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Definitions:

Lift For Patient

The use of devices or techniques to safely move or transfer patients in healthcare settings, especially those with mobility issues.

Fall Precautions

Measures and interventions designed to prevent falls, particularly in environments like hospitals or care homes, to ensure the safety of individuals at risk of falling.

Fall Risk

The likelihood of an individual experiencing a fall due to factors such as balance, strength, medications, or environmental hazards.

Nursing Diagnosis

A clinical judgment by a nurse about the responses of an individual, family, or community to actual or potential health problems/life processes, forming the basis for selecting nursing interventions.