Hope may be used effectively with patients who have terminal diseases. Hope is a common theme with which of the following?
a. A relationship with a divinity
b. A system of organized beliefs
c. Cultural connectedness
d. Meaning and purpose
D
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A Faith is a relationship with a divinity or higher power.
B Religion is a system of organized beliefs, especially in God or gods.
C Spirituality provides a cultural connectedness.
D Hope provides a sense of meaning and purpose. When a person has hope, he or she has an attitude of something to live for and look forward to.
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a. Diplopia and weakness of the extremities b. Rigidity and tremors c. Masked facies and pill-rolling motion of the hand d. Memory loss and inability to concentrate
The screening results of a quadruple screening completed on a 37-year-old pregnant client were not within the normal range. For which additional testing should the nurse prepare this client? Select all that apply
1. Ultrasound 2. Serum glucose 3. Amniocentesis 4. Serum ferritin levels 5. Fetal heart monitoring
The _____ _____ allows blood to bypass the lungs, flowing from the pulmonary artery to the aorta.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A client says, "I don't understand why so much money is spent on trying to find a cure for cancer. I have epilepsy and wish more money went into epilepsy drugs." What should the nurse consider prior to responding? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. More people are affected by cancer than by epilepsy. 2. Drugs that are effective in treating epilepsy exist. 3. The amounts of money spent on drug development are determined at the federal level. 4. It would be easier to achieve a cure for cancer than to achieve a cure for epilepsy. 5. The client should realize that personal family may develop cancer one day.