Becky is a student nurse who is working in a health care clinic. She is preparing Mrs. Jennings for her annual check-up with the health care provider
Becky asks Mrs. Jennings if she has any difficulty sleeping, to which Mrs. Jennings replies, "Since my husband passed away last month, I have not been sleeping well at all." What is the most appropriate intervention for Becky to make? Select all that apply.
A. Suggesting that Mrs. Jennings ask the health care provider for a sleeping aid
B. Contacting a pastoral care professional
C. Consulting with a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist
D. Consulting with a clinical psychologist
B, C, D
If a sleep problem is related to a situational crisis or emotional problem, refer the patient to a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist, pastoral care professional, or clinical psychologist for coun-seling. When chronic insomnia is the problem, a medical referral or referral to a sleep center is beneficial.
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A) Protein B) Calcium C) Bicarbonate D) Potassium
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