The psychiatric nurse knows that maladaptive grief reactions and perceptions of blame are reduced in nurse-led counseling programs
Nursing students should be taught to include the following outreach services for families and significant others who survive suicide: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Take the bereaved on family outings for a year.
2. Arrange for staff or a representative to attend any funeral services.
3. Involve families in psychoeducational and family network services.
4. Make frequent telephone calls to the family immediately after the suicide and periodically until the first anniversary of the death.
5. Involve the family in a bereavement support group.
2,3,4,5
Rationale: Take the bereaved on family outings for a year. Planned outreach services would not include taking the family on outings for a year.
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a. The client states, "My head hurts." b. The laboratory report shows an elevated white cell count. c. The client weighs 148 pounds. d. The nurse hears bilateral sounds.
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A) Avoid all alcohol while pregnant. B) Avoid alcohol in the first trimester. C) The effects of alcohol on the fetus are not fully understood. D) An occasional drink is permitted only after the first trimester.
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a. It is unnecessary because of child's age. b. It is essential because it will be an adjustment. c. Preparation is not needed because the colostomy is temporary. d. Preparation is important because the child needs to deal with negative body image.