Ch 22 Promoting client well being

Question 1

Fears in transition

Answer 1

not returning home
of the unknown
how to manage

Question 2

hopitles admission process

Answer 2

porters/ambulance
support workers (prepare the room)
nursing unit

Question 3

when does a transfer occur

Answer 3

when a client is moved from one room to another
or
from one facility to another

Question 4

transport within hospital

Answer 4

by wheelchair, stretcher or bed

Question 5

discharge

Answer 5

the official departure of the client from a hospital or health care facility

Question 6

comfort

Answer 6

state of well-being

Question 7

comfort is affected by:

Answer 7

age, illness, activity, temp, noise, odours and lighting

Question 8

temperature and ventilation

Answer 8

temp of room 68-74 F

Question 9

odours

Answer 9

bodily fluids, breath, perfume and smoking

Question 10

noise

Answer 10

clients want to know the meaning of the new sounds

Question 11

lighting

Answer 11

good lighting for safety and comfort

Question 12

privacy curtains

Answer 12

always pull the curtain before giving the patient care

they do not block noise