A client who is a heavy smoker receives a diagnosis of metastatic lung cancer
The client tells a nurse, "I'm not giving up smoking! What else do I have to enjoy in my last days?" The nurse recognizes that the client may have difficulty with change because he lacks:
A) Knowledge.
B) Support systems.
C) Finances.
D) Motivation.
D
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a. type of health insurance coverage b. reason for seeking health care and perception of health status c. recent diagnostic tests performed d. completion of advance directives
What should the nurse identify as major fears in the preschool child who is hospitalized with a chronic illness? Select all that apply
a. Altered body image b. Separation from peer group c. Bodily injury d. Mutilation e. Being left alone
Which of the following health providers are typically neighborhood residents who are trained in community outreach, family case management, or on-site services?
a. Community health workers b. Support staff c. Clinical specialists d. Specialty care providers
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