A client has a chronic illness. He is married and has three children, one of whom is a sophomore in high school. The family is facing severe financial problems due to the client’s mounting medical bills. The high-school aged daughter will be unable to go on her class trip because the family cannot afford the […]
The nurse in the ER is caring for a family whose 3-year-old was hit by a car in front of their home. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial intervention for dealing with this family in crisis? A) Identify the developmental stage of each family member B) Share information, provide support, and respect […]
Jenny is the 16-year-old daughter of John and Sally Clark. The Clarks express their frustration to the nurse about how Jenny does not want to spend time with the family and wants to accept more responsibility in directing her activities The nurse knows these actions are consistent with Maslow’s Hierarchy regarding A) physiologic needs. B) […]
A client who is from Southeast Asia presents at the clinic for care. As the nurse explains the treatment regime, the client nods in agreement. The nurse knows this action means A) the treatment regime is acceptable to the client. B) the client understands the nuisances of the treatment regime. C) the client may or […]
Second-generation Hispanic teenagers engage in activities more consistent with the dominant white culture in which they live. This is consistent with the concept of A) cultural blindness. B) cultural humility. C) assimilation. D) ethnocentrism. ESSAYBID ANSWER C
Which of the following most accurately defines the evolving concept of a family? A) Persons who are related by common inheritance or adoption B) Persons identified as family or significant others C) Anyone living in the residence D) A mother, father, and two or more children living together ESSAYBID ANSWER B
A home care nurse is caring for Steven, a 43-year-old man who was diagnosed with colon cancer 2 years ago. Steve and his wife, Barb, have three children: Brook, 16; Jane, 14; and Jack, 11. What state of critical family developmental tasks are Steve and Barb and their children facing? A) Coping with lack of […]
Which of the following statements is true in regards to self-care? A) Self-care is a universal concept practiced by all cultures. B) The needs of the group are placed before the needs of the individual in all cultures. C) Self-care is a dominant cultural value in the United States. D) Individuals and families expect that […]
The home care nurse completes a genogram of the Mong family. This is done primarily so the nurse can A) identify those with a history of heart disease. B) determine how the client defines his or her family. C) understand marital relationships. D) identify the next of kin in case of an emergency. ESSAYBID […]
Mrs. Gonzales has brought her child to the clinic because of an ear infection. She indicates to the nurse that this cold illness must be treated with a warm intervention. This action is an example of which of the following predominant health belief system A) Magicoreligious B) Scientific C) Holistic D) Assimilation ESSAYBID ANSWER […]