The nurse realizes that a terminally ill client is in the fourth stage of Kübler-Ross's stages of dying and death. Which of the following is true regarding this stage?
a. This depression is similar to dysfunctional depression.
b. The client needs an antidepressant.
c. It helps the client detach from life and is therapeutic.
d. It may interfere with the dying process.
ANS: C
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A) "You should select one that is considered to be 100% effective." B) "The best one is the one that is the least expensive and most convenient." C) "A good contraceptive doesn't require a physician's prescription." D) "The best contraceptive is one that you will use correctly and consistently."
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A) Only after client's bath B) Whenever the linen is soiled C) Daily just before bedtime D) Daily before visiting hours
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A) Of lower socioeconomic class B) Victims themselves of abuse C) Delusional and/or psychotic D) Over 50 years of age