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?
Nuclear family
Intergenerational family
Blended family
Extended family
The Correct Answer is A
Rationale:
A. Nuclear family refers to a family unit consisting of two parents and their children. This definition matches the description provided by the parents.
B. Intergenerational family includes multiple generations living together or having frequent contact, which is not the case here.
C. Blended family involves parents who have remarried and may include children from previous relationships, which does not apply here.
D. Extended family includes additional relatives beyond the nuclear family, such as grandparents, aunts, or uncles, which is not the case in this scenario.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Requesting a referral is important but not immediately critical compared to other needs.
B. Asking about a PCA pump with morphine indicates a potential issue with pain management or medication delivery that needs immediate attention.
C. Assisting with a bath is important for comfort and hygiene but is less urgent compared to immediate pain management.
D. Questions about a new prescription should be addressed but are generally less urgent than issues related to pain management.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Reassign the task to another nurse is not immediately necessary; first, the issue needs to be addressed with the LPN.
B. Report the issue to the unit manager should be done if the problem persists, but initial action should involve resolving the immediate issue.
C. Change the client's dressing is essential to address the immediate need and ensure the client’s care is up-to-date.
D. Verify the LPN knows how to do a dressing change might be necessary in the long term, but addressing the immediate issue of the uncompleted task is a priority.