A nurse cares for a 13-year-old adolescent with a terminal illness. Which client statement does the nurse expect to hear from this client regarding death and dying?
A. "I will go to sleep for a long time and then wake up."
B. "I know that people die with my disease but I won't die."
C. "I wonder what happens to people after death."
D. "I know people die but I will defy my own death."
Answer: D
You might also like to view...
_______________________ are abnormalities in heart rate or rhythm
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse at the student health center is seeing a group of nursing students who are interested in reducing their stress level. The nurse identifies guided imagery as an appropriate intervention. What does guided imagery involve?
A) The use of progressive tensing and relaxing of muscles to release tension in each muscle group B) Using a positive self-image to increase and intensify physical workouts in the gym, which decreases stress C) The mindful use of a word, phrase, or visual image, which allows oneself to be distracted and temporarily escape from stressful situations D) The use of music and humor to create a calm and relaxed demeanor, which allows escape from stressful situations
Research has shown that the incidence of chronic conditions is increasing. Which lifestyle factor has been shown to contribute to this increase?
A) Exercise B) Obesity C) Eustress D) Gastrointestinal disease
The nurse is interviewing an elderly client in the clinic that reports incontinence. Numerous attempts in the recent past have been unsuccessful in helping to control the problem
A priority nursing diagnosis to consider for this client is which of the following? 1. Skin integrity impairment 2. Self-care deficit 3. Self-esteem, situational-low 4. Infection