A patient whose spouse has died asks how long it will take to feel like living again. Which stages of Bowlby's grieving process does this patient have to work through? Select all that apply.
A. Denial
B. Restitution
C. Despair
D. Protest
E. Detachment
Answer: E
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The nurse who is providing care for this patient will understand that the effects of the disease are primarily attributable to: A) Autoimmune of alveoli B) Chronic mucus hypersecretion C) A reduction in oxygen binding sites on erythrocytes D) Decreased respiratory drive
Safety precautions for medication with the pediatric population include all of the following except:
1. Reconciliation of medications from home and those given at the hospital. 2. Using abbreviations to decrease confusion. 3. Labeling syringes only if being taken to a patient's room. 4. All are correct.
Patients using low air loss and other pressure-relieving mattresses do not need to be repositioned regularly, as the bed prevents skin breakdown.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The nurse is caring for a 60-year-old African American patient with hypertension. The patient is obese and a smoker. Which modifiable risk factors place this patient at an increased risk for heart disease? (Select all that apply.)
a. Age b. Race c. Hypertension d. Obesity e. Smoking