When a nurse informs a patient's spouse that the patient has died, the spouse states, "You must be mistaken." Which of Kübler-Ross's stages of dying is the spouse demonstrating?
a. Anger
b. Denial
c. Depression
d. Bargaining
ANS: B
When experiencing denial, the individual acts as though nothing has happened and may refuse to believe or understand that loss has occurred.
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The nurse is preparing the patient for a thoracentesis. What must be completed before the procedure may be performed?
a. Physical assessment b. Interview c. Informed consent d. Surgical checklist
The nurse's research is designed to generate a new theory. What research approach has this nurse most likely chosen?
1. Deductive using quantitative research methods. 2. Inductive using quantitative research methods. 3. Deductive using qualitative research methods. 4. Inductive using qualitative research methods.
According to Engle's theory of grief, the nurse realizes that the stage of restitution and resolution can last:
a. from minutes to days. b. a few weeks. c. from 6 to 12 months. d. up to several years.
What should a nurse who is reviewing interventions for a patient's health problem keep in mind when selecting applicable interventions?
Select all that apply. 1. Length of stay 2. Medical diagnosis 3. Patient experience 4. Patient circumstances 5. Prescribed treatments