The nurse knows that the length of grieving is subjective and bound by cultural considerations, but complicated grief is considered:
A) Incapacitating distress for at least six months and is associated with mental disorders.
B) Uncontrolled grief.
C) Objective and the same for every culture.
D) Inconsolable grief that lasts longer than a year.
A
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The patient is receiving the second dose of an intravenous antibiotic and complains of urticaria that is spreading over the body rapidly. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
A) Slow the medication administration rate. B) Notify the physician if symptoms worsen. C) Monitor vital signs frequently. D) Discontinue the medication at once.
The healthcare provider prescribes aripiprazole (Abilify) for the client with schizophrenia. Which is the priority outcome for the client?
A) The client will report a decrease in auditory hallucinations. B) The client will report symptoms of restlessness. C) The client will consume adequate fluids and a high-fiber diet. D) The client will be compliant with taking the medication as prescribed.
The nurse educator is teaching a group of students about the key concepts of a medical home during the developmental years of the pediatric client. Which items should the educator include in the teaching session?
1. Financial accessibility 2. Consistent, ongoing care 3. Coordination of care 4. No individualization of care 5. A paternalistic view of care
A woman who has undergone a right modified-radical mastectomy returns from surgery. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate at this time?
A) Ask the client how she feels about having her breast removed. B) Attach a sign above her bed to have BP, IV lines, and lab work in her right arm. C) Encourage her to turn, cough, and deep breathe at frequent intervals. D) Position her right arm below heart level.