The Health Care Team Has Just Given the Family of a Terminally

question 12

Multiple Choice

The health care team has just given the family of a terminally ill patient an update on the patient's status. Thirty minutes later the patient's sibling says, "The family does not understand the last update the physician gave us." Which nursing actions are indicated? Select all that apply.

• A) Repeat the information the physician provided.
• B) Have the physician paged to talk to the family again.
• C) Explain the information in a different way.
• D) Offer to call the physician's answering service to leave a message for the family.
• E) Have the unit supervisor talk with the family.

Identify the categories of communication and the role of non-verbal elements in effective communication.

Recognize the significance of a values-based organizational culture in ethical decision-making and conflict resolution.

Learn about the RADAR model and its application in ethical dilemma management within organizations.

Differentiate between compliance-based and integrity-based approaches to leadership and their influence on organizational ethics.

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Definitions:

Aversion Therapy

A form of psychological treatment in which undesirable behaviors are paired with uncomfortable or unpleasant stimuli to reduce their occurrence.

Sensate Focus

A therapeutic technique used in sex therapy involving a series of exercises designed to build intimacy and reduce performance anxiety by focusing on touch and sensation.

Nondemand Pleasuring

A therapy technique encouraging partners in a sexual relationship to explore physical intimacy and pleasure without the pressure of specific performance outcomes.

Sensate Focus

A technique used in sex therapy involving a series of exercises designed to build intimacy and reduce performance anxiety by focusing on touch and sensation without sexual intercourse.