A Nurse Asked Quite a Few Questions About What Each

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse asked quite a few questions about what each family member did during the day,including school,work,and recreation outside the home.What was the nurse accomplishing by asking these questions?

• A)Assessing the community environment for possible community-wide problems
• B)Creating a picture of the family's relationships with outside agencies and resources
• C)Looking for topics the nurse might have in common with a family member
• D)Seeking an appropriate topic around which to establish rapport

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Definitions:

Fall Risk

A measure of the likelihood that an individual, especially elders or those with physical limitations, will accidentally fall.

Siderails

Safety barriers attached to the sides of a bed, particularly hospital beds, to prevent patients from falling out.

Nursing Assistive Personnel

Support staff in the nursing field who assist with basic patient care under the supervision of registered nurses or licensed practical nurses.

Restraints

Devices or methods used to limit the movements of a patient for their own safety or the safety of others.