In the midst of all this, you remain concerned over K.B.'s bereavement after the loss of his
wife. How would you address this issue?
What will be an ideal response?
Encourage K.B. to verbalize his feelings over the loss of his wife. Acknowledge the pain he is
experiencing, and reinforce his normal feelings of grief. Explore with K.B. how he has coped with
previous losses, and help him identify expressions of grief that may help him. Encourage him to talk
about his spouse and participate in his usual day-to-day activities and spiritual practices. Help him
to identify those around him who can support him best; friends, family, clergy, and grief support
groups are all sources of support.
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The client reports confusion about the names of his medications. The nurse explains that the generic name of a medication is:
1. The name under which it is listed in one of the official publications. 2. The name which describes the drug constituents precisely. 3. The name given before a drug becomes official. 4. The name used by the drug manufacturer.
A patient with a small bowel obstruction has had a Levin tube inserted and is admitted to a medical unit
The nurse who is caring for this patient is now checking that the wall suction settings are correct and should anticipate which of the following settings? A) Continuous high suction B) Intermittent high suction C) Continuous low suction D) Intermittent low suction
A client is scheduled for computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen because of a suspected abdominal aortic aneurysm. The nurse would assess this client for
a. abdominal pain radiating down one or both legs. b. abdominal rebound tenderness. c. painful abdominal distention. d. pulsating abdominal mass.
A college sophomore, recently diagnosed with schizophrenia, has just left school in the middle of the second semester. The nurse providing family therapy is helping the family with which of the following?
1. Maintain faith, respect, and trepidation 2. Prevent future episodes, maintain safety, and develop a rapport with other families 3. Provide hope, support, and happiness 4. Cope, improve communication, and establish boundaries