As death approaches, a patient diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) says, I dont want to see a lot of visitors anymore. Just my parents and my sibling can come in for a while each day. What action should the nurse take?

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As death approaches, a patient diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) says, I dont want to see a lot of visitors anymore. Just my parents and my sibling can come in for a while each day. What action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: As many patients approach death, they begin to withdraw. In the stage of acceptance, many patients are exhausted and tired, and interactions of a social nature are a burden. Many prefer to have someone present at the bedside who will sit without constantly talking. The correct response demonstrates the nurses advocacy for the patients preferences.

Question 2 of 5

Which documentation of family assessment indicates a healthy and functional family?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A parent became unemployed 6 months ago. The parent has subsequently been verbally abusive toward the spouse and oldest child. The child ran away twice, and the spouse has become depressed. What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this family?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Describe the four core emotional and interpersonal dimensions required for therapist effectiveness.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Explain how you might go about deciding whom to include in defining a family system?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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