A recently widowed client tells the doctor that she has a great deal of discomfort in the epigastric
region. She adds "I wonder if I have an ulcer.". The diagnostic tests are negative. The nurse assesses
the symptom as
a. preoccupation with the deceased.
b. disorganization and depression.
c. early reorganization behavior.
d. a normal phenomenon of mourning.
D
Sensations of somatic distress are often experienced during the acute stage of grieving. They include
tightness in the throat, shortness of breath, exhaustion, and pain or sensations such as those
experienced by the dead person.
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In working with parents of children with chronic diseases, the nurse is concerned with helping the parents to protect themselves from compassion fatigue. The nurse would encourage which activities? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Fostering social relationships 2. Exercising 3. Developing a hobby 4. Moving away 5. Sleeping more than 9 hours per 24-hour period
Patients often do not recall their critical care experience in the hospital
A) True B) False
Which of the following examples demonstrates the assumption that immediacy reinforces learning?
a. The nurse teaches postoperative care immediately after surgery. b. The client performs the learned skill several times right after learning it. c. The nurse encourages the client to talk about what he has learned. d. When the client makes an error, the nurse corrects him.
The leadership team of a multisystem healthcare organization is hesitant to agree that the current electronic medical record should be replaced with one that would integrate information throughout the entire system. For which reasons should the organization update the system? Select all that apply.
A) Decrease costs B) Reduce staff turnover C) Improve communication D) Enable the delivery of safe quality care E) Ensure care is provided in an effective, efficient manner