Which patient assessment should lead a nurse to conclude a patient diagnosed with cancer is beginning the acceptance stage?
a. Begins to act in a cheerful manner
b. Inquires about support groups
c. Cries over loss of health
d. Actively interacts with his or her family
B
Directed planning for support for the diagnosis is indicative of acceptance. Crying and a cheerful manner are not necessarily positive. Interaction with the family is not indicative of acceptance.
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A) They require IVIG as treatment. B) They are the result of intrauterine infection. C) They have a genetic origin. D) They are communicable.
State laws are interpreted as administrative rules when they:
a. specify licensing requirements b. specify payment for federal funds c. protect employees from violence d. mandate the requirements for nursing education
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