When leading a support group for clients who have lost a limb, the nurse lists the following as elements in the grief process: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Not everyone goes through the stages of grief in the same order.
2. Once a person experiences a stage of grief, he moves on to the next stage.
3. The client can expect to reach the acceptance stage within 6 months.
4. Counseling might be necessary if the depression stage is not experienced within 6 months.
5. The amount of time spent in each stage differs from person to person.
1,5
Rationale: Those experiencing grief will process the event in their own order.
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At what rate should the nurse administer the infusion? (Record your answer using a whole number and rounding to the nearest drop.) ____ drops/min
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1. Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity 2. Risk for Altered Growth and Development 3. Risk for Impaired Mobility 4. Risk for Impaired Gas Exchange
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In order to prevent medication errors, which recommendation will help in prevention of confusing doses?
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