The Nurse Is Creating a Plan of Care for the Family

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is creating a plan of care for the family of a client with a terminal illness.Which aspects of this family's care should the nurse emphasize when creating this plan? Select all that apply.

• A) Instructing on medication administration
• B) Guiding to determine realistic goals
• C) Identifying strategies to enhance family functioning
• D) Suggesting that cultural practices be minimized at this time
• E) Focusing on the client's health needs as a priority

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Definitions:

Outpatient Care

Medical treatment provided to patients who do not require overnight hospitalization.

Psychological Disturbances

Disorders or disruptions of mental functioning that significantly impact an individual's thoughts, emotions, or behavior, causing distress or impairment in daily life.

Mesmerism

The method employed by Austrian physician F. A. Mesmer to treat hysterical disorders; a precursor of hypnotism.

Trephination

An ancient medical intervention in which a hole was drilled or scraped into the human skull, possibly to treat health issues related to intracranial pressure or as a ritualistic or spiritual practice.