The nurse is working with a patient whose mobility is impaired secondary to a fall that resulted in a broken hip. In addition, the patient, who has diabetes, is developing problems with vision and hearing
The patient seems increasingly withdrawn and depressed. The nurse determines that the patient is at risk for spiritual distress. Which intervention would be most appropriate?
A) Encourage the patient to talk about significant childhood religious experiences.
B) Offer to take the patient to a revival the nurse's church is holding in the community.
C) Read to the patient Bible passages that seem particularly relevant to the patient's case.
D) Explore what the mobility, sight, and hearing changes mean to the patient.
D
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a. Behavioral therapy b. Cognitive-behavioral therapy c. Family therapy d. Group therapy
A patient has not eaten in 12 hours, and the blood sugar is low. The patient's endocrine system has suppressed the production of insulin. Which form of endocrine communication does this condition represent?
1. Positive feedback 2. Unregulated response 3. Free steroidal influence 4. Negative feedback
Federal intervention to protect health insurance coverage for workers and families following a job change or loss is called:
1. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 2. Medical savings accounts 3. Health maintenance organizations 4. Third-party payers
The home health nurse is visiting a 78-year-old woman who seems confused, withdrawn, and says that her neighbor who has been a friend for years has been "watching her." The nurse suspects that the woman suffers from:
A) Panic disorder B) Loss and grief C) Depression D) Anxiety