Patients who say "This can't be happening to me!" and refuse to believe they are terminally ill are experiencing which stage of dying?
A. Denial
B. Anger
C. Bargaining
D. Depression
Answer: A
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Which situation would support the use of involuntary commitment?
A) The client self-medicates with marijuana. B) The client reports auditory hallucinations. C) The client uses profanity when angry. D) The client has threatened family members.
A postpartum client reports sharp, shooting pains in her nipple during breastfeeding and flaky, itchy skin on her breasts. Which of the following does the nurse suspect?
1. Nipple soreness 2. Engorgement 3. Mastitis 4. Letdown reflex
In addition to the other difficulties, the child is weak and very tired. The nurse can:
a. Restrict the child to bed rest b. Discourage visitors c. Use a wheelchair or wagon for transportation d. Do all of the child's care at once