____________________ is the stage of the grieving process in which the patient becomes irritable with others.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Anger
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A child has an elevated antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer. Which combination of symptoms, in conjunction with this finding, would confirm a diagnosis of rheumatic fever?
a. Subcutaneous nodules and fever b. Painful, tender joints and carditis c. Erythema marginatum and arthralgia d. Chorea and elevated sedimentation rate
The major hemodynamic consequence of a massive pulmonary embolus is
a. increased systemic vascular resistance leading to left heart failure. b. pulmonary hypertension leading to right heart failure. c. portal vein blockage leading to ascites. d. embolism to the internal carotids leading to a stroke.
Sam has been a psychiatric–mental health nurse for the past 3 years. While discussing the role of the nurse in this setting, you ask him why he chose to work in this area
Sam tells you that he likes working in the psychiatric–mental health field because he feels as if he makes a valuable contribution to society when he interacts with the clients. What is Sam being motivated by? A) Altruism B) Duty C) Honor D) Responsibility
The daughter of a patient who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer asks what documents are required to allow her to make health care decisions for her parent. The nurse's most informative response is:
a. "Advance directives indicate the degree of intervention desired by the patient." b. "A ‘Do Not Resuscitate' document signed by the patient transfers authority to the next of kin." c. "A durable power of attorney for health care transfers decision-making authority for health care to a designated person." d. "A living will transfers authority to the physician."