Joe, who recently lost both parents in a tragic automobile accident, has been diagnosed with an adjustment disorder after he struck a friend who told him he needed to "get his feelings out"
The stage of grieving that Joe is struggling with is ___________________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Anger
The stages of grieving include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and resolution. Joe is expressing anger but in a way that is impairing his relationships with others.
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a. Adenosine b. Amiodarone c. Diltiazem d. Procainamide
Which is a priority nursing intervention for a client who is prescribed enalapril (Vasotec) for antihypertensive treatment?
1. Monitor the client for headaches. 2. Take the client's blood pressure. 3. Review the client's lab results for hypokalemia. 4. Order a sodium-restricted diet for the client.
A nurse is developing a presentation for families who have members who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorders. When describing this condition to the group, which of the following would the nurse most likely include?
A) As the person ages, the episodes tend to decrease. B) Environmental stressors are a key cause of these disorders. C) The risk for suicide is high with either depression or mania. D) Risk-taking behaviors are more common during a depressive episode.
Which of the following is the drug of choice for status epilepticus?
A. tegretol B. phenobarbital C. klonopin D. valium