Allen is an 82-year-old retiree who recently relocated to senior apartments. The apartments are not affiliated with any religious beliefs. Allen was raised in the Roman Catholic church and has attended mass every Sunday since childhood. He has not attended mass for 3 weeks. What best describes Allen's situation?
a. Depression
b. Change in beliefs
c. Spiritual crisis
d. Separation from spiritual ties
Ans: d. Separation from spiritual ties
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A. "All of the blood needed is transported across the placenta." B. "Bone marrow production of blood begins in week 8." C. "The fetal liver takes over that function then." D. "You must have misread that information."
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When counseling the newly pregnant woman regarding this option, the nurse should be aware that this type of care setting includes which advantages? Select all that apply. a. Less expensive than acute-care hospitals b. Access to follow-up care for 6 weeks postpartum c. Equipped for obstetric emergencies d. Safe, home-like births in a familiar setting e. Staffing by lay midwives
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A) Mashed potatoes D) Pasta salad with raw vegetables B) Meatloaf E) Pineapple upside down cake C) Steamed green beans
Primary prevention is based on the premise that more health services will result in better health. Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?
1. A smoking cessation program 2. Radiation therapy for lung cancer 3. Care at a long-term care facility 4. Hospice care