How would you best provide J.P. psychological support at this time?
What will be an ideal response?
Recognize that J.P. will be very fearful about the possible loss of the transplanted heart. Provide
emotional support and allow J.P. and his wife to verbalize their concerns. Help them identify stresscoping mechanisms, such as relaxation, imagery, and deep breathing. Assist them in identifying
sources of support, such as friends, family, and clergy. If needed, consult with the social worker or
psychologist for patient support and consider short-term antidepressant medications.
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Three months have passed and the nurse still has not instituted the child care program. The nurse has violated which ethical principle? A) Veracity B) Fidelity C) Justice D) Respect
What are the adaptations to interventions that the Cognitive Developmental Approach (CDA) to caring for patients with dementia designed to achieve?
a. Increase cognitive abilities. b. Adapt environment to patient. c. Offer a wide variety of choices. d. Abolish irrational fears.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is nearing death from a terminal illness. The patient is experiencing secretions in the back of the throat and dyspnea. Which medications should the nurse provide to assist this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. Oxygen 2. Morphine 3. Atropine 4. Scopolamine 5. Demerol
As you continue to assess H.K. over the following days, what evidence will you look for that
antibiotics are effectively treating the infection? What will be an ideal response?