Because of the emotions attached to a suicidal act, the loss of a loved one through suicide compares with the grief reaction of a natural death by being ____ stressful
1. less
2. just as
3. much more
4. not at all
3
The loss of a loved one through suicide is considered a much more stressful event than nat-ural death.
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The nurse is providing care for a client admitted to the hospital after a motor vehicle accident. After being informed by family members that the patient is deaf-mute, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Utilize a three-point scale to grade muscle strength. b. Consider the Babinski response invalid. c. Avoid use of the Glascow Coma Scale. d. Perform the Romberg test with the patient in a seated position.
A pregnant woman is being discharged from the hospital after placement of a cerclage because of a history of recurrent pregnancy loss secondary to an incompetent cervix. Discharge teaching should emphasize that
a. Any vaginal discharge should be reported immediately to her care provider. b. The presence of any contractions, rupture of membranes, or severe perineal pressure should be reported. c. She will need to make arrangements for care at home, because her activity level will be restricted. d. She will be scheduled for a cesarean birth.
The client has been found to have a genetic mutation that increases the risk for colon cancer. The client does not want any family to know about this result. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "It is required by law that you inform your siblings and your children about this result so that they also can be tested and moni-tored for colon cancer." b. "It is not necessary to tell your siblings because they are adults, but you should tell your children so that they can be tested before they decide to have children of their own." c. "It is not required that you tell anyone about this result. However, because your siblings and children may also be at risk for colon cancer, you should think about how this information might help them." d. "It is your decision to determine with whom, if anyone, you discuss this test re-sult. However, if you do not tell any of your family members and they get colon cancer, you could be held liable."
The primary role of the nurse in pain management is to advocate for the client by
A. Assessing the client to determine his or her pain score B. Believing the client's report of pain C. Giving pain medications as ordered D. Notifying the physician if the medication is not working