Your 65-year-old client has been caring for her husband for 3 years. He has terminal cancer and is hospitalized for the last time
The woman alternates between asking the doctor about further therapy, saying she wishes the suffering could be over, and making plans for life after the husband's death. Which would be an appropriate diagnosis?
1. anticipatory grieving
2. acute grief
3. normal grief
4. dysfunctional grieving
ANS: 1
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A) Elevate the affected leg higher than the client's heart. B) Avoid applying ice packs on the affected area. C) Tell the client to avoid wiggling his toes. D) Encourage the client to eat a diet rich in proteins and calcium.
A patient comes to the clinic with weakness, emaciation, and hyperpigmentation. Lab tests reveal a potassium level of 6, a sodium level of 129, and a blood glucose of 60; the patient's blood pressure is 94/66
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Which of the following factors contribute to older adults' impaired ability to resist infection and overall lowered immunity?
A) Systemic vascular resistance decreases. B) Venous elasticity decreases. C) Lymph nodes become fibrotic and fatty. D) Thymus shrinks.
Which factor most impacts the type of injury a child is susceptible to, according to the child's age?
a. Physical health of the child b. Developmental level of the child c. Educational level of the child d. Number of responsible adults in the home