During a health history, a patient whose wife died unexpectedly 6 months ago in a motor vehicle accident admits that he drinks at least six bourbon and waters every night before going to bed. Which type of grief does this best illustrate?
a. Delayed
b. Chronic
c. Disenfranchised
d. Masked
ANS: D
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Based on family request, a critically ill patient is being transferred from one facility to another. What is the most important criterion the nurse should determine before the transfer?
A) How stable the patient is B) If the receiving facility has a bed available C) Who the attending physician is D) If the benefits of transfer outweigh the risks
The husband who is sexually inadequate and blames it on his partner, saying she is unattractive and
that her manner is to blame, may be demonstrating a. rationalization. b. regression. c. compensation. d. introjection.
Which comment is appropriate for the nurse to make during the introduction stage of the assessment interview?
a. "It is almost time for me to leave. Do you have any questions for me?" b. "Describe your pain." c. "I need to ask you a few questions about your health so we can better plan your care." d. "Describe the number and characteristics of your bowel movements."
The nurse will anticipate inserting a Coudé catheter for which patient?
a. An 8-year-old male undergoing anesthesia for a tonsillectomy b. A 24-year-old female who is going into labor c. A 56-year-old male admitted for bladder irrigation d. An 86-year-old female admitted for a urinary tract infection