After being laid off from work, a client becomes increasingly withdrawn and fatigued, spends entire days in bed, is unkempt, and is eating and sleeping poorly
The nurse recognizes that the client is in which stage of grieving, according to Kubler-Ross? A) Anger
B) Bargaining
C) Denial
D) Depression
D
Feedback: The client's symptoms are characteristics of depression. Anger may be expressed toward God, relatives, friends, or healthcare providers. Bargaining occurs when the person asks God or fate for more time to delay the inevitable loss. Denial is shock and disbelief regarding the loss.
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A) Shortened P-R interval B) Inverted T wave C) Depressed U wave D) Elevated U wave
When teaching an older patient about the side effects of furosemide (Lasix), the nurse should instruct the patient to eat foods high in which mineral?
1. Iron 2. Sodium 3. Calcium 4. Potassium
Procainamide was prescribed for a patient who has ventricular tachycardia. The nurse explains to the patient some adverse actions of this medication. (Select all that apply.)
1. Anorexia 2. Hypotension 3. Flushness in the face 4. Cool hands
There are several resources to support evidence-based practice. What are care bundles?
A) Rigorous integrations of research evidence from multiple studies of a topic B) Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines that combine a synthesis and appraisal of research evidence C) Set of interventions to treat or prevent a cluster of symptoms D) Meta-analysis or quantitative methods that integrate findings statistically