The nurse is confident that an older adult is successfully completing the tasks associated with mourning his wife's death when he
a. shares that, "No amount of wishing will bring her back."
b. openly cries in the presence of family and friends.
c. takes cooking classes at the local commu-nity college.
d. takes a female acquaintance to the movies.
D
The last task in the process of mourning is the withdrawal of emotional energy and the reinvest-ment in another relationship; this entails withdrawing emotional attachment to the lost person and continuing on with life.
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A pregnant client has lactose intolerance. What recommendation will the nurse provide to best help the client meet dietary needs for calcium?
a. Add foods such as nuts, dried fruit, and broccoli to the diet. b. Consume dairy products but take an over-the-counter anti-gas product. c. Increase the intake of dark leafy vegetables, such as spinach and chard. d. Use powdered milk instead of liquid forms of milk.
A client is experiencing chronic fatigue related to medication side effects. The nurse anticipates that care for this client will include which of the following?
1. Sleep medication to increase rest time 2. Physical therapy to promote exercise 3. Strategies to keep client awake during the day 4. Dosage adjustments to medications
The nurse is preparing to administer aminocaproic acid to a client. The nurse understands that this agent:
a. increases clotting time. c. prolongs bleeding time. b. stops the flow of blood. d. dissolves clots.
A patient has begun taking an HMG-COA reductase inhibitor. Which of the following statements about this class of drugs made by the nurse during patient education would be inappropriate?
a. "Satins reduce the risk of stroke." b. "You should come into the clinic for liver enzymes in 1 month." c. "Statins reduce the risk of coronary events in people with normal LDL levels." d. "You should maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid high-fat foods."