The nurse is providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with terminal liver cancer. The patient does not talk much but has asked family members to hold her hand when visiting
Which stage of Kubler-Ross' grieving process is the patient experiencing?
1) Depression
2) Bargaining
3) Acceptance
4) Isolation
ANS: 3
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a. Aminoglycosides b. Loop diuretics c. Potassium-sparing diuretics d. Antimalarials e. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
A 6-month-old boy is diagnosed with pyloric stenosis. When you take a health history from his mother, which symptom would you expect to hear her describe?
A) Refusal to eat B) Vomiting about 2 hours after feeding C) Chronic diarrhea D) Vomiting immediately after feeding
Which statement is most accurate regarding the fine motor skills of a 3-year-old?
A) The child can use scissors B) The child can button their clothes C) The child can tie their shoelaces D) The child can print a few letters
In the unconscious patient with an obstructed airway, probe the airway with your fingers to determine if a foreign body is present.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)