A client's spouse died 3 months ago. His behavior is marked by an inability to sleep, labile moods with crying jags, inability to return to work, and a weight loss of 20 pounds. An appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient would be:
1. Risk for dysfunctional grieving.
2. Complicated grieving.
3. Spiritual distress.
4. Anticipatory grief.
ANS: 2
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A) A client has the right to be given information only in English. B) Clients have the right to refuse care. C) Clients have the right to know when something goes wrong with their care. D) Clients have the right to have a personal representative (advocate) with them during their care. E) Clients have the right to know the titles, but not necessarily the names, of their caregivers.
A nurse is aware that many residents in a long-term care facility refuse to wear the hip protector garment. What reason do residents state makes them resistive to wear this protective garment?
a. It is uncomfortable. b. It is too expensive. c. It is degrading. d. It is too easily soiled.
The nurse is caring for a client being treated for pancreatitis. Which of the following laboratory studies would best indicate the treatment is being effective:
A) normal liver function tests. B) elevated amylase level. C) normal lipase level. D) decreased bilirubin level.
The nurse prepares to insert a nasogastric tube (NGT) into the client. Which does the nurse explain in client teaching?
1. A tube eases distention and nausea. 2. The small, thin tube is easy to pass. 3. Client swallowing prevents passage. 4. Lie on left side to facilitate insertion.