A nurse assesses a Protestant ethic is in place with a family of a dying patient. Taking this into consideration what feelings should the nurse be sure to respect? (Select all that apply.)
a. Independence
b. Privacy
c. Open expressions of grief
d. Repression of feelings
e. Toughing it out
A, B, D, E
The Protestant ethic dictates that the persons be strong, private, and show a stoic front. Privacy of the event and their feelings are important.
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A. Have the father sign a consent for emergency surgery. B. Place the child on NPO status and insert an NG tube. C. Prepare to administer intravenous antibiotics. D. Start an IV and provide maintenance and replacement fluids.
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a. viral pneumonia c. pernicious anemia b. colorectal cancer d. intestinal obstruction
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a. fidgets with hands or feet b. acts as if motor driven c. gives answers before questions are completed d. has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
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1. CBC 2. Amylase 3. PT and PTT 4. Ultrasound