MED SURG
1.A home care nurse visits a client who has stage 4 metastatic lung cancer. He tells the nurse, “I don’t want any more chemotherapy or surgery. I just want to be made comfortable”. How can the nurse advocate for this client?
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has a halo traction device following a cervical spine injury. Discuss two (2) relevant teaching points for when this client is ready to be discharged home.
3. A nurse is providing community teaching regarding prevention of HIV transmission. Identify two (2) points the nurse will share with the client.
4. A nurse is providing teaching to the family member of an immobile home care client regarding prevention of pressure ulcers. Identify three (3) important teaching points the nurse should include.
