The nurse assessing a patient who was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer notes that he is exhibiting signs of loss, grief, and intense sadness
Based upon this assessment data, the nurse will document which stage of death and dying as defined by Elizabeth Kübler-Ross?
A) Depression
B) Denial
C) Anger
D) Acceptance
Ans: A
Feedback: Loss, grief, and intense sadness indicate depression. Denial is indicated by the refusal to admit the truth or reality. Anger is indicated by rage and resentment. Acceptance is indicated by a gradual, peaceful withdrawal from life.
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a. Demographic characteristics b. Disease characteristics c. Geographic data d. Health protection measures taken e. Length of the disease process f. When disease struck the area
The nurse is conducting a home care visit of an 82-year-old patient. The client's vital signs include a blood pressure of 150/100 mm Hg
In reviewing the medication administration, the client reports that she takes the blood pressure medicine only when she feels tense and feels that the blood pressure is elevated. The nurse would instruct the patient to A) continue to administer the blood pressure medication as needed. B) contact the physician for an increase in blood pressure medication. C) have the client take the blood pressure medication twice the prescribed dosage for 1 day then resume the daily schedule. D) instruct the client to take the blood pressure medication as prescribed regardless of feeling tense.
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1. "We will have to discuss this with your oncologist." 2. "Wait until the chemotherapy is completed." 3. "Massage has many benefits, including relief of pain." 4. "The tumor was removed, so a massage is safe." 5. "Reiki is a good alternative to massage therapy."
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a. furosemide (Lasix) c. bumetanide (Bumex) b. spironolactone (Aldactone) d. chlorothiazide (Diuril)