A patient recently diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer tells the nurse, "I am looking forward to seeing my daughter graduate from college in 2 years." The nurse recognizes that according to Kübler-Ross, this stage of grief is:
1. denial.
2. anger.
3. bargaining.
4. depression.
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Kübler-Ross identifies denial as the person refusing to acknowledge the loss.
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A nurse is examining and documenting the physical condition of a client who is undergoing a prescribed stress electrocardiogram test at a health care facility
Which of the following observations should the nurse prioritize in an effort to ensure the test is performed safely? A) Client's breathing pattern B) Client's endurance level C) Client's running speed D) Client's muscle reflexes
Which does the nurse implement to administer a controlled substance?
1. Count the amount of medication daily. 2. Discard and document unused quantities. 3. Lock opioids with the client's medications. 4. Share the unused portion with another client.
A 50-year-old client is scheduled for a test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA). What should the nurse tell the client with respect to the procedure?
A) The test is often repeated each year even if this result is negative. B) The test is very reliable for predicting prostate cancer. C) Inform client that he may feel mild discomfort during the injection. D) Monitor bowel movements after the procedure for changes in stool pattern.
A patient is receiving intravenous vincristine (Oncovin). The patient complains of pain at the IV insertion site. The nurse examines the site and notes an area of erythema and edema. What will the nurse do?
a. Change the IV site and notify the provider of the extravasation. b. Contact the provider to suggest using a different chemotherapeutic agent. c. Obtain an order for a topical anesthetic to minimize discomfort. d. Slow the rate of infusion to reduce the patient's discomfort.