A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for a child and his family. His parents define family as a husband, wife, and child. This definition is which type of family form?

Rationale:

A. Hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life, not on curing the illness. Therefore, the oncologist would typically shift focus to palliative care.

B. Managing symptoms such as dyspnea is a primary aspect of hospice care, aimed at improving the quality of life.

C. Hospice care is usually for patients with a prognosis of six months or less, not for those with indefinite life expectancy.

D. Hospice care can be provided in various settings, including the patient’s home, not just long-term care facilities.

Rationale:

A. Encouraging clients to receive an annual flu immunization is a cost-effective measure to prevent illness and reduce overall healthcare costs.

B. Waiting to empty a drainable colostomy until it is three-fourths full might not be the best practice for client comfort or prevention of leakage.

C. Recommending sterile technique for home care is important for infection prevention but not necessarily a cost-reduction strategy in the healthcare setting.

D. Delegating closed irrigation to AP may not be appropriate if it involves tasks beyond their scope of practice and does not directly relate to cost reduction.