After several weeks of caring for a child who is dying, a nurse finds herself hoping that the child will die on the weekend she is scheduled not to work. This behavior is consistent with which stage of grief?
A) Acceptance
B) Bargaining
C) Anger
D) Depression
B
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The patient has begun complaining about nausea and vomiting. What would the nurse assess to determine the need for therapy?
A) How well the patient is eating B) Color, amount, and frequency of vomiting episodes C) Number of times patient's family complains of vomiting episodes D) Number of times patient's family reports the patient is nauseated
An elderly client with cellulitis of the upper left leg has been in the hospital for 10 days receiving IV antibiotics. The infection is resolving and the nurse anticipates which of the following orders for this client?
1. Oral antibiotics to be continued at home 2. Home health care aide for the client 3. Low sodium diet prescribed 4. Orders for evaluation by physical therapy
The nurse is caring for a child who has been admitted with a possible diagnosis of tuberculosis. Which laboratory/diagnostic tools would likely be used to help determine the diagnosis of this child?
A) Purified protein derivative test B) Sweat sodium chloride test C) Blood culture and sensitivity D) Pulmonary function test
Hormonal production in puberty is controlled by the:
a. adrenal gland. b. thyroid gland. c. anterior pituitary gland. d. posterior pituitary gland.