A nurse encounters a family who experienced the death of their adult child last year. The parents are talking about the upcoming anniversary of their child's death. The nurse spends time with them discussing their child's life and death. Which nursing principle does the nurse's action best demonstrate?
Grief evaluation.
Pain-management technique.
Palliative care.
Facilitation of normal mourning.
The Correct Answer is D
A. Grief evaluation refers to assessing the grief process rather than actively engaging in supportive dialogue, which is not the primary focus of the nurse's action.
B. Pain-management techniques would not apply directly to this context, as the discussion centers on emotional support rather than physical pain.
C. Palliative care encompasses a broader approach to managing patients with serious illnesses but does not specifically address the emotional support provided in this situation.
D. The nurse's action of discussing the child's life and death helps the parents express their grief and memories, thereby facilitating normal mourning, making this the most appropriate principle demonstrated.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. The Good Samaritan Law typically protects individuals who provide care in emergency situations but may not apply if the actions taken are beyond the standard of care or are not in the nurse's training.
B. While the nurse's intention was to save the patient's life, the method employed was not a recognized standard procedure for airway management and may have caused harm.
C. Waiting for help may not have been an appropriate option if the patient's airway was compromised, but the method employed by the nurse was not advisable.
D. Cutting into the trachea and using a straw as a makeshift airway are actions that exceed the typical scope of nursing practice and could be deemed inappropriate, regardless of the outcome for the patient.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Performing movements until the patient reports pain is inappropriate in passive range of motion, as the goal is to maintain joint function without causing discomfort.
B. Moving each joint to the point of resistance helps to maintain flexibility and prevent stiffness without causing harm, making this the appropriate technique.
C. Repeating movements five times by the patient is not applicable for passive range of motion, which is performed by the nurse on a patient who cannot do it themselves.
D. While smooth movements are essential, they should not be done quickly; the focus should be on the patient's comfort and safety, avoiding rapid or jerky motions.