Candace's husband, Theo, is dying of cancer. Although she knows he is suffering and he welcomes the relief of death, Candace worries. How will she get along without him? Candace is experiencing:
a. psychological loss.
b. ambiguous loss.
c. perceived loss.
d. anticipatory loss.
D
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The purpose of a chest tube is to
A) re-establish negative pressure within the pleural space. B) promote reflux of drainage into the chest. C) aid in wound healing postpneumonectomy. D) restore positive air pressure within the lungs.
Which action will the nurse include when performing a complete oral exam on an older adult client?
1. Teach the client about halitosis. 2. Remove any coating on the tongue. 3. Ask about swallowing and sense of taste. 4. Record the number of dental caries.
A home health nurse is visiting a Latino American client who has become ill. Which characteristic of the Latino American culture should the nurse consider when planning care for this client?
A) Latino Americans shy away from any form of touch. B) Latino Americans tend to be future-oriented. C) Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion, although the influence of the church is weak. D) When illness is encountered, the first contact is often with the curandero (folk healer).
Which of the following may be found upon urinalysis if the patient has experienced trauma to the urinary system?
A. pH 8.0 B. white blood cells (WBCs) C. red blood cells (RBCs) D. protein