An appropriate nursing diagnosis for the family of a client dying of cancer whose members have expressed sorrow over the forthcoming loss would be
A) Anticipatory grieving related to loss of family member as evidenced by sorrow
B) Dysfunctional grieving related to the loss of family member as manifested by behaviors indicating anxiety
C) Potential for grieving related to loss of family member and sorrow
D) Dysfunctional grieving related to future loss of family member manifested by family's developmental regression
Ans: A
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A) The day prior to discharge B) The day of estimated discharge C) The day the patient is admitted D) Once the nurse determines care needs
Which assessment findings would the nurse interpret as suggesting a predisposition for inherited forms of cancer?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. A client was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 27. 2. A client has malignant masses in both breasts. 3. A client with colon cancer reports that his father and grandfather also had the disease. 4. A client diagnosed with lung cancer reports never smoking cigarettes. 5. A client diagnosed with laryngeal cancer reports that she is a member of an alcoholics' support group.
The nurse is providing care to a patient who has just learned about the diagnosis of a terminal illness. Which response does the nurse anticipate from the patient?
1) Anger 2) Depression 3) Acceptance 4) Bargaining
Which of the following interventions best describes the primary responsibility of a rehabilitation nurse?
a. Assessing client and family needs b. Being the educator of the client and family c. Obtaining necessary resources for the client and family d. Implementing a detailed plan of care