Palliative care seeks to improve the quality of life of patients with life-threatening illness through early identification, impeccable assessment, and treatment of pain and other problems
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The mother of two young children has been diagnosed with HIV and expresses fear of dying. How should the nurse best respond to the patient?
A) "Would you like me to have the chaplain come speak with you?" B) "You'll learn much about the promise of a cure for HIV." C) "Can you tell me what concerns you most about dying?" D) "You need to maintain hope because you may live for several years."
When a nurse attempts to pass a nasogastric tube through the patient's pharynx, the patient begins to cough and shows signs of respiratory distress. Which of the following would be an appropriate intervention in this situation?
A) Ask the patient to take a deep breath and continue advancing the tube. B) Stop advancing the tube and pull it back into the nasal area. C) Immediately remove the tube and call the physician. D) If patient can tolerate another attempt, ask him or her to raise the chin and swallow as the tube is advanced.
In what way are Migrant Health Clinics under the Migrant Health Program often different from other clinics?
a. Care is restricted to those who can document that they are employed in agriculture. b. They are much better funded than typical rural clinics. c. Staff are typically bilingual and bicultural. d. They welcome illegal immigrants to receive care.
Which phase of the nursing process begins after the establishment of a nursing diagnosis?
1. Implementation 2. Assessment 3. Planning 4. Evaluation