A nurse receives a client care assignment from the charge nurse that he believes is unfair. The nurse voices his concern to the charge nurse. The nurse is using which level of communication at this time?

A. Hospice care focuses on providing comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment. The goal is to manage symptoms and provide supportive care when a cure is no longer possible. Therefore, hospice care typically does not include aggressive treatments.
B. Hospice care is generally initiated when a prognosis indicates that the client is expected to have 6 months or less to live if the illness runs its usual course. The 2-year timeframe mentioned here is too long for standard hospice eligibility, which is based on a more immediate prognosis of terminal illness.
C. Hospice care services often include respite care, which provides caregivers with temporary relief from their caregiving duties. This respite allows caregivers to take personal time, recharge, and manage their own needs, which is an important aspect of supporting those who are caring for terminally ill patients.
D. While hospice care does involve communication with the family about the client's care and condition, the primary focus of hospice care is on providing comfort and support to the patient.

A. A child with a head injury may require close monitoring for neurological changes, which could involve frequent assessments and interventions. While not directly related to infection risk, the needs of this child may be different from those of a postoperative child, making this pairing less ideal due to differing care needs and potential disruptions.
B. A child in sickle cell crisis is likely experiencing significant pain and requires specialized care for pain management and hydration. This condition is not contagious but can be complex and may require frequent interventions, making it less ideal to room with a postoperative patient who needs a controlled environment for recovery.
C. Streptococcal pharyngitis is a contagious infection caused by Group A Streptococcus. To minimize the risk of postoperative infection, it is generally advisable to avoid placing a postoperative patient in the same room with someone who has a contagious infection. This would help in preventing the potential spread of infection to the postoperative child, who is already vulnerable.
D. A child with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus requires education and management of blood glucose levels. This condition is not contagious and does not pose a risk of infection to a postoperative patient. Therefore, the needs of this child align well with the postoperative child, as both are managing chronic conditions rather than dealing with infections.