What are the MOST common initial responses to the sudden death of a loved one?
a. despair and protest
b. disorganization and confusion
c. anger and hostility
d. numbness and disbelief
D
The initial response to the sudden death of a loved one is numbness and disbelief. This is the period of shock that lasts from days to a month or more.
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After her initial physical examination, the health history revealed that she was taking a double dose of her diuretic and sleeping pills. Which of the following possibly caused Mrs. Marcino to make such a serious mistake in her medication regimen? a. Decreased cognitive ability b. Number of different medications and the complexity of the medication regimen c. Generic labeling d. Poor physical health
The psychiatric–mental health nurse reflecting on professional role activities is referred to the standards of professional performance by a colleague. To which organization should the nurse look for guidance?
1. North American Nursing Diagnosis Association 2. American Nurses Credentialing Center 3. National League for Nursing 4. American Nurses Association
Which of the following would be considered a contraindication for transcervical chorionic villus sampling?
a. Rh-negative mother b. Positive for group B streptococcus c. Maternal age less than 35 years d. Gestation less than 15 weeks
A pregnant woman is scheduled to undergo percutaneous umbilical blood sampling. When discussing this test with the woman, the nurse reviews what can be evaluated with the specimens collected
Which of the following would the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) A) Rh incompatibility B) Fetal acid–base status C) Sex-linked disorders D) Enzyme deficiencies E) Coagulation studies