A client receives a diagnosis of breast cancer and tells a nurse, "I am really going to miss my breast after the mastectomy." Which stage of grief should the nurse identify when caring for this client?
A) Denial
B) Anger
C) Bargaining
D) Depression
E) Acceptance
D
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A client diagnosed with cardiomyopathy asks the nurse to explain the different types of the disease. Which is inappropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session?
A) Dilated cardiomyopathy B) Restrictive cardiomyopathy C) Hypotrophic cardiomyopathy D) Arrythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
A new nurse to the unit is assigned a preceptor. Which skills does the preceptor usually assist the new nurse in performing? Select all that apply
A) Clinical nursing skills B) Routine unit activities C) Policies and procedures D) Feedback questionnaires E) Leadership expectations
Which of the following are elevated with TB?
a. neutrophils c. monocytes b. lymphocytes d. eosinophils
A patient is prescribed levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid) 25 mcg orally once a day. The pharmacy sends liothyronine sodium (Cytomel) 25 mcg. What is your best action?
a. Give the drug as sent from the pharmacy. b. Contact the nurse manager for advice. c. Call the pharmacy to send the correct drug. d. Explain to the patient that both drugs are thyroid hormone agonists.