According to NANDA (2012), a disorder that occurs after the death of a significant other or any loss perceived as significant to the individual,
in which the experience of distress accompanying bereavement fails to follow normative expectations and manifests in functional impairment, is referred to as________________________.
Fill in the blank with correct word.
ANS: Complicated grieving
A grieving process that does not follow normative expectations may include fixation at a particular stage of grieving, psychosomatic symptoms, and/or impairment in occupational, social, intellectual, or emotional function.
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A) Agranulocytosis B) Altered renal function C) Hepatotoxicity D) Hyperthyroidism
A client is grimacing and with fists clenched states, "I'm in excruciating pain." Which of these entries indicates correct documentation of the client's affect?
a. "Client is angry." b. "Client is in a hostile mood." c. "Client states, ‘I'm in excruciating pain.' Grimacing, clenched fists noted." d. "Client is uncooperative during the assessment process."
Which term is used to describe scar tissue caused by excessive collagen formation?
1) Fissure 2) Erosion 3) Excoriation 4) Keloid
Which best describes a prospective study?
A) Descriptive study in which participants are enrolled before the health outcome of interest has occurred B) Analytic study in which participants are enrolled before the health outcome of interest has occurred C) Descriptive study in which participants are enrolled after the health outcome of interest has occurred D) Analytic study in which participants are enrolled after the health outcome of interest has occurred