14) 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?

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.

Contact the case manager to discuss discharge options.

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

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

a.   Delaying the client's discharge without exploring other options may not address the partner's concerns and could lead to further issues.
b.   While placing the client in a long-term care facility may be an option, it should be discussed with the case manager and considered alongside other options.
c.   Contacting the case manager is appropriate to discuss the partner's concerns and explore alternative discharge arrangements that meet the client's needs.
d.   Requesting another family member to assist may not be feasible or address the partner's ability to provide care.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

1. A. Asking the client's son to go to the waiting area is the appropriate first step if elder abuse is suspected. It allows the nurse to speak with the client privately, which can help the client feel more secure and be more open about discussing sensitive issues such as abuse without fear of retaliation or immediate consequences.
  
  B. Filing an incident report is an important step in documenting suspected abuse, but it should not be the first action taken. Documentation should occur after an initial assessment and gathering of information that supports the suspicion of abuse.
  
  C. Treating and discharging the client may address the immediate physical health needs but does not address the potential safety concerns or the suspicion of abuse. Discharging the client back into a potentially harmful environment without further assessment or intervention could place the client at risk of further harm.
  
  D. Asking the client about his injuries with the son present is not advisable if abuse is suspected. The presence of the potential abuser can influence the client's responses and may prevent the client from disclosing abuse due to fear or intimidation.

A. A client who has an asymmetrical thorax B. A client who has an open fracture of the femur C. A client who has preorbital edema D. A client who has a deep-partial thickness burn on the lower extremities

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

a. An asymmetrical thorax could indicate chest trauma which could compromise oxygen delivery.
b. An open fracture of the femur without vessel inury is a lesser priority than chest trauma.
c. Preorbital edema (swelling around the eyes) may indicate facial trauma but is not as immediately lifethreatening as an open fracture.
d. A deep-partial thickness burn on the lower extremities is serious but does not pose an immediate threat to life compared to other injuries such as an open fracture with potential bleeding and risk of infection.

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