Which is true regarding the stage of depression in a dying patient?
a. This depression is similar to dysfunctional depression.
b. The patient needs an antidepressant.
c. It helps the patient detach from life and is therapeutic.
d. It may interfere with the dying process.
C
The depression in a dying patient is different from dysfunctional depression in that it helps the patient detach from life to be able to accept death.
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a. It should be eliminated from an older person's life b. It should be managed c. It can have beneficial results d. It increases with age
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Which group offers this service? a. National Kidney Foundation b. American Association of Kidney Patients c. American Red Cross d. Veterans Administration
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a 7-year-old boy with diabetes insipidus. Which of the following would the nurse most likely identify as the priority nursing diagnosis?
A) Deficient fluid volume related to dehydration B) Excess fluid volume related to edema C) Deficient knowledge related to fluid intake regimen D) Imbalanced nutrition, more than body requirements related to excess weight
The nurse has completed four cycles of compressions after beginning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a hospitalized adult client. At this time, the nurse should:
1. Stop CPR. 2. Continue CPR. 3. Prepare for defibrillation. 4. Prepare for the administration of bicarbonate.