When a patient is given a diagnosis of cancer, his first statement is, "What did I ever do to deserve God punishing me?" What does this exemplify?
a. Maladaptive coping
b. Behavioral emotionalism
c. Spiritual distress
d. Spiritual maladaptation
C
This is a response to spiritual distress. The patient is questioning the meaning of illness and suf-fering.
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a. Failure of the tight junctions allows bacteria to invade the GI tract. b. The gut lacks protective mechanisms; thus, infection is always a concern. c. Water is reabsorbed at the beginning of the colon. d. Without nutritional stimulation, mucosal villi atrophy.
A physician has ordered 250 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride to be infused over 2 hours. A microdrip infusion set is being used. What is the drip rate that the nurse should monitor?
1) 60 drops per minute 2) 75 drops per minute 3) 125 drops per minute 4) 250 drops per minute
The act of analyzing and synthesizing cues requires
A) critical thinking B) certification C) advanced practice D) attendance at NANDA
Reserpine produces its effects by depleting which neurotransmitter?
1. Epinephrine from preganglionic sympathetic neurons 2. Dopamine from preganglionic sympathetic neurons 3. Norepinephrine from postganglionic sympathetic neurons 4. Epinephrine from postganglionic sympathetic neurons