The nurse recognizes that anticipatory grieving can be most beneficial to a patient or family because it can:
A) be done in private
B) be discussed with others
C) promote separation of the ill patient from the family
D) help a person or family start to develop coping skills
D) help a person or family start to develop coping skills
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When reviewing a client's chart prior to beginning care, the nurse notes a do not resuscitate order on file. This order:
1. Prevents the client from receiving antibiotics. 2. Prevents the client from receiving IV fluids. 3. Prevents interventions the client does not wish to have performed when death approaches. 4. Prevents surgery from being performed.
Becky has delivered twins. The first twin was stillborn, and the second is in the intensive care nursery, recovering quickly from respiratory distress. Becky is crying softly and says, "I wish my baby could have lived"
Which of the following is the most therapeutic response? a. "Don't be sad. At least you have one healthy baby." b. "How soon do you plan to have another baby?" c. "I have a friend who lost a twin and she's doing just fine now." d. "I am so sorry about your loss. Would you like to talk about it?"
A female patient says that she has been using "the medication for a yeast infection" but it is not "getting any better." The nurse realizes that this patient most likely:
1. has not used the medication long enough. 2. might be using a treatment that is not appropriate for the cause. 3. is not using the medication correctly. 4. is not washing her hands before applying the medication.
In which of the following age groups do interpersonal losses play a role in disturbances in self-concept?
A) child B) teenager C) adult D) older adult