Mourning before someone dies is called
A. anticipatory grief.
B. shock and disbelief.
C. denial.
D. no DNR.
Answer: A
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a. round shape of the chest. b. barrel-shaped chest. c. AP diameter greater than the transverse diameter. d. AP diameter less than the transverse di-ameter.
All infants should have their head circumference measured at health-assessment visits. This measurement is made from
A) just above the eyebrows through the prominent part of the occiput. B) the center of the forehead to the base of the occiput. C) the hairline in front to the hairline in back. D) the middle of the forehead through the parietal prominences.
The nurse is caring for a 79-year-old patient whose steps are uneven and shorter than most adults. How would the nurse explain this phenomenon?
A) The patient has a narrower base of support B) The patient walks bent forward C) The patient's age makes this a normal phenomenon D) The patient has loss of balance
When teaching clients about laxatives appropriate comment(s) by the nurse would be"
a. "They can cause fluid retention." b. "They can be habit-forming so don't overuse them." c. "Some laxatives can take up to three days to work." d. "For best results avoid drinking hot liquids, such as tea."