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What is an example of a health deficit?
What is an example of a health deficit?
- Diabetes diagnosed by a physician
- Developmental lag in a child (correct)
- Regular health check-ups
- Physical fitness training
Which of the following is NOT considered a stress point or foreseeable crisis?
Which of the following is NOT considered a stress point or foreseeable crisis?
- Promotion at work (correct)
- Puerperium
- Divorce or separation
- Marriage
What does the 'P' in the P.E.S. statement stand for?
What does the 'P' in the P.E.S. statement stand for?
- Pathological condition
- Pragmatic solution
- Physical impairment
- Problem (correct)
Which of the following symptoms best indicates a health deficit related to diarrhea?
Which of the following symptoms best indicates a health deficit related to diarrhea?
Which of the following is a common adjustment crisis for families?
Which of the following is a common adjustment crisis for families?
What is a key developmental task during the launching stage of a family?
What is a key developmental task during the launching stage of a family?
Which developmental task is associated with the empty nest stage?
Which developmental task is associated with the empty nest stage?
In the beginning family stage, which action is most relevant?
In the beginning family stage, which action is most relevant?
What is a primary focus of the aging family stage?
What is a primary focus of the aging family stage?
What task is related to the development of family health?
What task is related to the development of family health?
Which aspect is emphasized in the placement of members into larger society?
Which aspect is emphasized in the placement of members into larger society?
What role is involved in the division of labor within the family?
What role is involved in the division of labor within the family?
What is the focus during the reproducing and recruiting stage of family development?
What is the focus during the reproducing and recruiting stage of family development?
What does salience refer to in the context of family health concerns?
What does salience refer to in the context of family health concerns?
Which of the following conditions can be ranked as having the highest score based on the criteria?
Which of the following conditions can be ranked as having the highest score based on the criteria?
Which scoring system indicates a condition needing immediate attention?
Which scoring system indicates a condition needing immediate attention?
How should the scores for each criterion be assessed according to the scoring and prioritizing method?
How should the scores for each criterion be assessed according to the scoring and prioritizing method?
Which of the following scores represents a low preventive potential?
Which of the following scores represents a low preventive potential?
What score indicates that a condition is not perceived as needing change?
What score indicates that a condition is not perceived as needing change?
What is the primary purpose of assessing salience in a family’s health evaluation?
What is the primary purpose of assessing salience in a family’s health evaluation?
In the context of the scoring criteria, what does it mean when a condition is marked as 'not modifiable'?
In the context of the scoring criteria, what does it mean when a condition is marked as 'not modifiable'?
What is a fundamental aspect of nursing actions to ensure effective patient care?
What is a fundamental aspect of nursing actions to ensure effective patient care?
Which type of skill is essential for problem solving and decision making in nursing?
Which type of skill is essential for problem solving and decision making in nursing?
What should the nurse do if they do not understand a medical order?
What should the nurse do if they do not understand a medical order?
How should nursing actions be adapted according to the content provided?
How should nursing actions be adapted according to the content provided?
Which of the following is a correct method for managing diarrhea as mentioned in the nursing strategies?
Which of the following is a correct method for managing diarrhea as mentioned in the nursing strategies?
What role do clients have in implementing nursing actions?
What role do clients have in implementing nursing actions?
What is the purpose of ongoing evaluation in nursing care?
What is the purpose of ongoing evaluation in nursing care?
Which of the following best describes holistic nursing actions?
Which of the following best describes holistic nursing actions?
Which data gathering method is NOT included in health assessment?
Which data gathering method is NOT included in health assessment?
What is a primary reason for a family's inability to recognize health problems?
What is a primary reason for a family's inability to recognize health problems?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence that may lead to denial about the existence of a health problem?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence that may lead to denial about the existence of a health problem?
Which aspect is important in assessing the nutritional status of individuals?
Which aspect is important in assessing the nutritional status of individuals?
Which factor does NOT typically affect a family's decision-making regarding health actions?
Which factor does NOT typically affect a family's decision-making regarding health actions?
What type of health assessment focuses on current and past significant health conditions?
What type of health assessment focuses on current and past significant health conditions?
Which of the following is NOT included in the value placed on health?
Which of the following is NOT included in the value placed on health?
A family may encounter emotional issues when facing health tasks due to which concern?
A family may encounter emotional issues when facing health tasks due to which concern?
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Study Notes
Developmental Stages of Family
- Beginning Family: Establishment of home without children; merging values from both families.
- Launching Stage: Involves releasing young adults into independent lives; requires adaptation to new relationships and maintaining a supportive environment.
- Division of Labor: Clarity on roles, e.g., who handles caregiving, providing, and managing the household.
- Empty Nest Stage: Period after children leave until retirement; focuses on redefining marriage and maintaining family ties.
- Aging Family: Addresses health maintenance failures, whether diagnosed or not.
Family Health Tasks
- Health Deficits: Failures in maintaining health can lead to various issues, including disease and disabilities.
- Stress Points/Crisis: Anticipated family adjustments causing increased demands; examples include marriage, pregnancy, and divorce.
Health Assessment
- Components: Evaluation of significant health conditions, beliefs impacting health, and nutritional status; includes physical assessments and diagnostic test reviews.
- Data Gathering Methods: Utilize observation, physical exams, interviews, and record reviews for comprehensive assessments.
Family Nursing Problems
- Recognition Issues: Inability to acknowledge health problems due to inadequate knowledge or fear of consequences.
- Decision Making: Difficulty in selecting appropriate health actions due to a lack of understanding of the problem’s severity.
Salience and Prioritization
- Salience: Family's evaluation of problem seriousness and urgency; influences actions taken.
- Prioritization: Score conditions based on wellness state, modifiability, preventive potential, and salience for effective intervention planning.
Guidelines for Nursing Activities
- Scientific Basis: Nursing actions should align with best practices and standards of care.
- Holistic Approach: Needs to respect client dignity and enhance self-esteem; incorporate education and emotional support.
Essential Nursing Skills
- Cognitive Skills: Critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication with clients and families.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on abilities such as administering medications and using medical equipment.
Example Case: Health Care Strategies
- Diarrhea Management: Related to contaminated food; address via teaching oral rehydration solution (ORS) preparation.
- ORS Preparation: Mix clean water with sugar and salt; administer small, frequent sips for hydration.
Evaluation of Nursing Care
- Outcome Assessment: Determine changes in health status and the effectiveness of nursing interventions.
- Ongoing Evaluation: Continuous assessment during care to allow for immediate modifications as necessary.
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