A 75-year-old client who is dying from liver disease tells the nurse that he is concerned about going home and living on his own. He is independent in his care at present and does not want to see this end
He expresses his fear of dying alone and losing control of his body functions. The nurse determines that this client's concerns are
A) common fears and concerns of the dying patient.
B) signs of depression.
C) unrealistic fears because the client shows no symptoms at present.
D) appropriate to get an order for hospice care.
A
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a. juice at bedtime. b. milk at bedtime. c. a sugar-coated pacifier. d. water at bedtime.
The nurse teaches the immobilized client range of motion to improve muscle strength, endurance, and to help maintain cardiorespiratory function. Which activity is not appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session?
1. Active range of motion 2. Passive range of motion 3. Active-assistive range of motion 4. Active or active-assistive range of motion
What has been one of the major changes in health care?
1. More care delivered by physicians 2. Fewer nurse practitioners 3. The emphasis on health promotion and wellness 4. Hospital administrators who are nurses
Administer 470 mL in 3 hours using 10 gtt/mL set. Calculate the gtt/min to the nearest whole number
What will be an ideal response?