The nurse stops in to see a client who just received the diagnosis of cancer. This nurse is demonstrating:
a. empathy. c. acceptance.
b. sympathy. d. presence.
ANS: D
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An 8-month-old infant is hospitalized with severe diarrhea. The nurse knows that the major problem associated with severe diarrhea is:
1. Pain in the abdominal area 2. Electrolyte and fluid loss 3. Presence of excessive flatus 4. Irritation of the perineal and rectal area