You care for a preschooler who knows she is dying. Her reaction to her impending death is most likely to be demonstrated through
A) outbreaks of anger.
B) fear of being separated from her parents.
C) bargaining for another chance.
D) verbalization of her feelings.
B
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The client with right heart failure asks the nurse to explain the necessity of taking a daily weight. What would be the nurse's best response?
A. "Weight is the best indication that you are gaining or losing fluid." B. "Weighing you every day will help us adjust your medication." C. "It is required that all inpatients be weighed daily." D. "Being overweight contributes to heart failure."
Which nursing intervention would be most effective when assisting an adolescent whose best friend recently committed suicide?
a. Arrange for crisis intervention therapy for the adolescent lasting at least 1 year. b. Establish a trusting relationship while periodically assessing the adolescent for depression. c. Encourage the adolescent to meet weekly for lunch and discussion regarding the feelings of loss. d. Perform an ongoing mental status and lethality assessment every month for a period of no less than 6 months.
When examining the mouth of a client, the nurse notes a bluish-black line along the gum line. Which action would be the priority?
A) Determining whether the client is receiving phenytoin therapy B) Referring the client for further evaluation C) Encouraging the client to enroll in a smoking cessation program D) Providing the client with information on proper mouth care
Postoperatively, Z.O. completed his initial course of chemotherapy. Now, 4 months later, he is experienc-
ing new symptoms, including behavior changes and regression in speech and mobility. His tumor has recurred. After a long discussion with Z.O.'s parents, the physician suggests hospice care. List at least four of the goals of hospice care for this patient and family.