Chapter 2, Problem A4CR

1. The nurse is caring for an infant following a cleft lip repair. While comforting the infant, which should avoid by a nurse? OA). Holding the infant. OB). Offering a pacifier. OC). Providing a mobile. OD). Offering sterile water. Correct answer!

e) Discuss how caregivers believe nurses can provide assistance to make care- giving easier.

Describe a situation where it would be useful for a nurse to create and print a report from a database.

How should the nurse treat a patient of Italian descent in order to enhance the possibility of adherence to a medical regimen to improve the patient's condition?

What methods may be used to for change-of-shift reporting? (Select all that apply.) Team leader reports to the entire incoming shift. One caregiver reports to another caregiver. Written report from one caregiver to another. Verbal report is given to the caregiver at client’s bedside. Report may be recorded on a tape recorder.

1) A caregiver decides that they need short-term respite from providing support to a loved one. Why might this be? a.The person needs time to renew their energy in order to continue providing care b.Taking a break can help to maintain a healthier relationship with their loved one c.The person needs to connect with other aspects of who they are in addition to being a caregiver d.All of the answers are correct a and b only 2) When teaching an independent older adult patient how to self-administer insulin, the most productive approach is to: * a. facilitate involvement in a small group where the skill is being taught. b. gather information about the patient's family health history. c. provide frequent, competitive skills testing to enhance learning. d. use repeated return demonstrations to promote the patient's retention of the involved tasks.   3) Nurses' knowledge of sexuality in the older adult population should include: * point Chronic illness may affect the ability to participate in…

Discuss how nurses can provide assistance for middle aged caregivers to make care- giving easier for their elderly parents at home or an institution .

Explain how ageism can influence the healthcare provisions of older adult clients.