The nurse is working with a middle-age married couple whose son has just graduated from college. Which developmental tasks would the nurse expect to find in this family?
a. Attending activities for their son
b. Strengthening their marital relationship for future family stages
c. Acting as a launching center for their son
d. Responding to the prospect of changing careers
Answer: c. Acting as a launching center for their son
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a. accounting c. mission b. budget d. vision
A group of nursing students is giving a presentation to classmates on adaptive and maladaptive responses to stress
When talking about assessing coping strategies in patients, the nursing students discuss the use of drugs and alcohol to reduce stress. What is most important for the students to point out about these coping behaviors? A) They are effective coping behaviors. B) They do not really reduce stress in the body. C) They are adaptive behaviors. D) They increase the risk of illness.
The most common causes of dysrhythmias are: (Select all that apply.)
a. electrolyte imbalance e. coronary artery dis-ease (CAD) b. myocardial infarction f. fatigue c. heart failure g. malnutrition d. drug toxicity
On admission, the patient states, "My son can make healthcare decisions for me if it is necessary." What does this statement imply?
1. The patient has a living will. 2. The son has durable power of attorney. 3. This patient has violated the Patient Self-Determination Act. 4. The patient wishes a do-not-resuscitate status.