The client has just learned that she has advanced cancer for which there is no effective treatment. The client says, "This can't be. I want a second opinion." According to Kübler-Ross, the client is in which stage of dying?
a. Denial c. Bargaining
b. Anger d. Depression
ANS: A
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The father of an American Indian has just died. What should the nurse do immediately after death?
a. Provide privacy so that the family may touch and kiss the deceased goodbye b. Ask about providing help with the death ceremony c. Carefully wrap the deceased's clothing for the family to take home d. Mention the deceased by name frequently
When describing the differences affecting the pharmacokinetics of drugs administered to children, which would the nurse include?
A) Oral drugs are absorbed more quickly in children than adults. B) Absorption of intramuscularly administered drugs is fairly constant. C) Topical drugs are absorbed more quickly in young children than adults. D) Absorption of drugs administered by subcutaneous injection is increased.
A nurse teaches a client with diabetes mellitus and a body mass index of 42 who is at high risk for coronary artery disease. Which statement related to nutrition should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
a. "The best way to lose weight is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet." b. "You should balance weight loss with consuming necessary nutrients." c. "A nutritionist will provide you with information about your new diet." d. "If you exercise more frequently, you won't need to change your diet."
The nurse is planning activities to support the 2020 National Health Goals that address health teaching. Which action should the nurse take to ensure these goals are supported?
A) Develop a teaching plan for a school-age child. B) Examine available teaching materials to use when conducting training sessions. C) Work with a school district to develop appropriate health teaching for the students. D) Assess the learning leads of parents of a preschool-age child with type 1 diabetes mellitus.