Select all that apply. Family members as advocates are: 1. Proactive. 2. Vigilant. 3. Overprotective. 4. Questioning. 5. Powerful. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 1, 2, 4, 5 Rationale: Ideally, an advocate is protective but not overprotective.
Date: October 9th, 2020
Nurse presence can assist a nurse to achieve which of the following desired outcomes? 1. Hospital readmission of dependent patients 2. An effective nurse-patient-family relationship 3. Increased participation of family members 4. Decrease in time spent communicating with families ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2 Feedback 1 Readmissions and dependency are not desired outcomes. 2 Relationship […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The nurse is beginning a shift of caring for a 38-year-old adult female who has just been admitted to the ICU of a hospital after being shot and critically wounded. The nurse is told that the patient’s mother is anxiously waiting to see her daughter. Which of the following statements best reflect a nurse’s understands […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following reflect family presence? a. Family presence is a foundational family need. b. Family members may choose not to be with the ill family members during procedures. c. Nurses need to have privacy for certain activities with clients. d. Family presence has the potential to improve health outcomes. 1. a and d. […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Provide an example to demonstrate understanding of the meaning of this statement: “Whatever happens to one person influences the family, and whatever influences the family also influences persons that comprise the family.” What will be an ideal response? ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: If one member of the family is diagnosed with an illness, all family […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following is the best reason for a nurse to “think family” when providing care? 1. Less time will be required for effective care. 2. Outcomes important to the patient will likely be achieved. 3. Family satisfaction regarding care will be greater. 4. Nursing satisfaction with practice is more likely. ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following does not encourage nursing presence? 1. “Thinking family” 2. Adequate nurse staffing 3. Time constraints 4. Human connections ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 3 Feedback 1 “Thinking family” will remind the nurse of the partnership nurses and family members have in care. 2 Adequate staffing will encourage effective nursing presence. 3 Adequate […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
List the characteristics of a reflective individual-nurse-family relationship. What will be an ideal response? ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: Thoughtful appraisal from the perspective of others, vulnerability, checking personal reactions, and authentic care that is sensitive to other’s needs are four possibilities.
Date: October 9th, 2020
As the family’s story emerges, meaningful ____________________ occur, ____________________is built and the groundwork for a/an ____________________ is established. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: interactions or conversations, trust, relationship or individual-nurse-family relationship
Date: October 9th, 2020
Define neutrality and describe its importance in family-focused nursing practice. What will be an ideal response? ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: Taking a neutral view or not taking sides or making judgments helps nurses to be respectful of families’ abilities and gain humility. The nurse will entertain alternative points of view to more clearly understand a […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
