The nurse is providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with terminal cancer. The patient states, "I am going to get another opinion. I don't feel like I am going to die."
Based on this data, which stage of the grieving process is the patient experiencing?
1) Stage I
2) Stage II
3) Stage III
4) Stage IV
ANS: 1
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Which of the following tests is best for the nurse to use to see if a child is color blind?
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