A person designated as the durable power of attorney agent may also be called the ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
health care proxy
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A) tonic. B) clonic. C) generalized. D) All of the above are correct.
A 70-year-old woman who was recently widowed expresses a desire to go back to school and finish the degree she started before her children were born. What response is most appropriate?
a. "Why would you want to stress yourself at your age?" b. "That may not be possible. As you age, your ability to learn decreases." c. "Going back to school will keep you engaged and active." d. "Let's do a cognitive function test to see if you are eligible."
The patient voices feeling very stressed regarding her immune deficiency diagnosis and the care regimen. Which response by the nurse is most beneficial in addressing the patient's stress?
a. "I can't imagine how it must feel to have this disorder and all of the treatment re-gimen that goes along with it." b. "What worries you the most about your immune disorder?" c. "Light exercise and relaxation techniques may really help alleviate your stress." d. "Maybe you should talk to your doctor about your stress so he can prescribe some antianxiety medication."
The nurse would document which of the following client statements as a chief complaint?
1. "My wife can tell you everything that's wrong with me." 2. "I have been nauseated and vomiting for the past two days." 3. "I think I need a check-up or a follow-up." 4. "The doctor made me come into the hospital."