A patient returned from attending the service memorializing his wife, who died after a sudden illness. Although those around him were visibly saddened, he smiled and re-mained in control
He refused support from friends, stating, "I can handle anything that comes my way." The patient's behavior is an example of _____ grief.
a. Normal
b. Inhibited
c. Distorted
d. Conflicted
ANS: B
The statement indicates inhibited grief that is characterized by minimal emotional expression of grief. There is not enough data to support conflicted grief, which involves ambivalence in the relationship with the departed. Distorted grief is not one of the standard types, and nor-mal grief is not characterized by this behavior.
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Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "You are an adult and can do anything you want to do." 2. "We need to talk about how medications work to control diabetes mellitus." 3. "Tell me more about why you decided to make this change." 4. "Don't you know that you are gambling with your health?" 5. "I think that would be a mistake."
Which behavior exhibited by an older adult client alerts the nurse to the possibility that the client is experiencing delirium?
a. Becoming confused within 24 hours after hospital admission b. Displaying a cheerful attitude despite a poor prognosis c. Becoming withdrawn and sleeping most of the day d. Beginning to use slurred speech and losing coordination
Mr. Johnson is a 43-year-old patient who presents for a routine physical examination. On examination, you note that the urethral meatus opens on the ventral surface of his penis. You de-termine that he has which condition?
a. Epispadias b. Hydrocele c. Hypospadias d. Normal variation
According to Maslow, which client need would be considered to be of highest priority?
a. stable living condi-tions c. knowledge deficits b. supportive family environment d. physiological needs