The paramedics brought a college-age person to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident. After the family arrived, the patient died. To assist the family during this time the nurse should:
A. isolate the parents from other relatives in the initial grieving process.
B. include all family members in working through the grieving process.
C. be prepared for a realistic acceptance by some of the family members of this crisis.
D. separate out those family members closest to the deceased and counsel them.
B
The suddenness of a loss is often more difficult for a family to handle. Help families find a time and place to express their grief and describe their experiences.
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a. position patient on her left side. b. start oxygen per nasal cannula. c. reassure the mother the rate is normal. d. notify the physician at once.
Protein needs continue to increase until about age 24 years because
a. height continues to increase. b. lean body mass continues to increase. c. protein metabolism becomes less efficient. d. higher protein intake prevents conversion of muscle to body fat.
The nurse is caring for client 82 years of age who is struggling to adapt to hearing loss as he ages. The nurse performs which of the following interventions to assist the client in adapting to this sensory deficit? Choose all that apply
A) Make sure he wears his hearing aid. B) Speak in a lower tone of voice. C) Speak so he can observe your lip movement. D) Keep his environment clear of clutter. E) Orient to person, place, and time frequently
A nurse is assessing a client with severe Alzheimer's disease (AD). What should the nurse assess?
A) Client always tends to sleep in the prone position B) Muscles of the client become flaccid and lose tone. C) Client keeps talking to himself throughout the day. D) Client is unable to sit upright without support.