A client is seen in the family practice clinic after losing 15 pounds 8 months after the death of her mother. The nurse questions the client regarding the loss
Which of the following reported behaviors may indicate complicated grieving? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Living in the past
2. Self-isolation
3. Shock
4. Readjusting her routine
5. Holding on to the grief
1,2,5
Rationale: A client who is not making new memories by 8 months after the loss may be at risk for complicated grieving.
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A) CT scan B) ultrasonography C) x-ray imaging D) MRI
Which child would require a Mantoux test?
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