A Red Cross nurse is working with tornado victims. The nurse is interviewing a woman whose house was totally destroyed during the night by the tornado; the woman's pet poodle died as a result of the tornado
Which of following would the nurse most likely expect to hear from the woman?
A) "I don't know. I can't feel anything right now. Nothing seems real."
B) "Devastated. . . . I just feel totally devastated. I don't know how I can go on living."
C) "I just want my insurance man to get here so I can file a claim. Everything I had is gone."
D) "I always thought my dog would die peacefully in my arms. Now I'll never be able to hold her again."
B
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What is the answer?
On admission to the hospital, a terminal cancer patient says he has a living will. This document functions to state the client's desire to:
A. Receive all means of technical assistance and equipment used to prolong his life B. Have his wife make decisions regarding his care C. Be allowed to die without life-prolonging techniques D. Have a lethal injection administered to relieve his suffering
How can the nurse best demonstrate caring to family members of a terminally ill client?
a. The nurse provides the family with the proposed plan of care. b. The nurse explains all procedures before they are executed. c. The nurse explores with the family how they see their role in caring for the client. d. The nurse suggests to the family appropriate support systems.