The nurse has noted that a dying client is increasingly withdrawn and is often teary at various times during the day. The nurse recognizes that the client may be experiencing which of Kübler-Ross's stages of grief?
a. Bargaining
b. Denial
c. Depression
d. Anger
Answer: c. Depression
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a. Becoming role models for their grand-children b. Making a significant contribution to so-ciety c. Abandoning the parental role to grown children d. Maintaining a satisfactory living ar-rangement
A registered nurse (RN) wants to delegate the insertion of an intravenous catheter (IV) to a licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN). The RN bases the decision to delegate on which factor?
1. The RN does not have time to start the IV. 2. Inserting an IV catheter is within the scope of the LPN/LVN role according to the state's nurse practice act. 3. The RN has not started an IV since nursing school. 4. The RN does not have time to evaluate the outcome of the procedure.
The ICU nurse consulted with the client's health care provider and the decision was made to intubate the client
The nurse anticipates the health care provider will require which of the following items in order to successfully intubate the client? 1. Nonsterile gloves, stylet, endotracheal tube, lubricant, laryngoscope handle and blade, resuscitation bag with a swivel adapter, and syringe 2. Gloves, lubricant, laryngoscope handle and blade, resuscitation bag with a swivel adapter, and ventilator 3. Sterile gloves, endotracheal tube, lubricant, laryngoscope handle and blade, resuscitation bag with a swivel adapter, and syringe 4. Gloves, stylet, lubricant, laryngoscope handle and blade
A visitor from Japan comes to the United States for a two-week vacation. This person is known as a:
a. Non-immigrant b. Refugee c. Legal immigrant d. Lawful permanent resident