The nurse is working with children in hospice care. The mother of a young child with cancer talks with the nurse about the future holiday celebrations she will miss with her child. Which is the mother experiencing based on these data?
1. Actual loss
2. Perceived loss
3. Anticipatory loss
4. Loss
3
Explanation:
1. Actual loss is a real loss objectively confirmed by others.
2. A perceived loss is subjectively experienced by a person, but cannot be confirmed by others.
3. Anticipatory loss is experienced before the loss actually transpires.
4. Loss is a general term for something of value being changed, no longer available, or no longer able to be experienced by an individual.
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Third priority needs pertain to comfort, teaching, and healing activities. Which of the following is not correct regarding third priority activities?
a. self-esteem b. positioning c. infection control d. ambulation
A 74-year-old client is diagnosed with mild Alzheimer disease. He has no other noted health issues. When speaking with the nurse, he expresses concern regarding the progression of his disease. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) As you have no other health issues, the progression is usually gradual. B) The medications stop the progression of the disease. C) We never know how fast Alzheimer disease will progress. D) Yes, progression is usually fairly fast, you might want to start making plans.
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1. Heart rate 2. Blood pressure 3. Pupil size 4. Bowel sounds 5. Fluid volume