A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has enD. stage heart failure. The client's partner tells the nurse she can no longer handle caring for the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Contact the case manager to discuss discharge options.

Request another family member assist the client's partner with care.

Ask the provider to delay the client's discharge home for a few more days.

Recommend the partner place the client in a long-term care facility.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

the case manager can help explore alternatives discharge options which respects the state of the caregiver as well as the needs of the client.

The other options are inappropriate as they do not address the concerns of the caregiver.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Bronchodilator in cystic fibrosis is needed more frequently than twice before each chest physiotherapy sessions.

A. A high protein and low fiber diet is recommended for clients with ulcerative colitis.

C. Neurovascular check should be done regularly as it may cause compartment syndrome due to progressive edema.

D. Eye shields should be on during phototherapy to prevent corneal damage

A. Diminished hanD. to-mouth coordination B. Impaired voluntary cough C. Unilateral ptosis D. Altered level of consciousness

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Stroke in certain parts of the brain affects can lead to difficulty swallowing which may cause aspiration. Lack of a proper voluntary cough indicates involvement of muscles involved in swallowing and can be life threatening. A speech-language pathologist addresses this function to improve swallowing.

A, C and D. Diminished hand. to-mouth coordination, unilateral ptosis and altered level of consciousness shows involvement of the cerebellum, optic nerve and brain respectively which is not directly related to a speech language pathologist.

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