The nurse is having difficulty coping with the impending death of a child. Which of the following would most likely be the best resource for the nurse at this time?
1. Unit manager
2. Co-workers
3. Spouse
4. Hospice nurses
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Rationale:
1. The unit manager also might have a difficult time with the impending death.
2. Co-workers will also have a difficult time with the death.
3. The spouse might not fully understand why this is affecting the nurse.
4. Mentorship with experienced hospice nurses as well as additional educational experiences could help promote professional nursing care.
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1. Nondisjunction has not occurred. 2. The fetus's organ systems are involved. 3. There is trisomy in the placenta. 4. There is trisomy in at least one fetal tissue.
Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for a patient who has started aminoglycoside therapy?
a. Constipation b. Risk for injury (renal damage) c. Disturbed body image related to gynecomastia d. Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements, related to nausea
The postoperative patient is prescribed a clear liquid diet. All of the following are on the tray. Which should the nurse remove from the tray?
a. milk c. water b. apple juice d. gelatin
A nurse's presentation to patients on risk factors for oral cancer includes which fact?
a. The peak incidence oral cancer is before 40 years of age. b. Women have a higher risk than men. c. Excessive alcohol consumption is a risk factor. d. Eating a low fiber diet is a risk factor.