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,A nurse is caring for a C, D, E, F
middle-aged client who
has undergone
hemicolectomy for colon
cancer. The client has two
children. Which concepts
about families would the
nurse consider when
providing care for this
client? Select all that
apply.
a) Family roles do not
change because of
illness.
b) Children typically are
not affected by adult
illness.
c) Changes in sleeping
and eating patterns may
be signs of stress in a
family.
d) A family member may
have more than one role
at a time in the family.
e) Illness in one family
member can affect all
family members.
f) The effects of an illness
on a family depend on
the stage of the family's
life cycle
, What question would the D - How is your condition affecting your family
nurse ask to assess members and their usual roles?
coping abilities of a
family dealing with a
chronic illness?
a) What is the best way
your family resolves crisis
situations?
b) Does your family have
the strength to deal with
the changes and still
support you through this
difficult time?
c) Has your family been
able to handle chronic
illness management
before?
d) How is your condition
affecting your family
members and their usual
roles?
A nurse in the emergency B - interview the client privately
department suspects
domestic violence as the
cause of a client's injuries.
What action should the
nurse take first?
a) Refer the client to a
victim advocate
b) Interview the client
privately
c) Ask the client if there
are any old injuries
d) Photograph the
specific injuries and
include documentation