Which of the following is an expected part of the end-of-dying process?
a. Denial
b. Despair
c. Anorexia
d. Depression
ANS: C
The nurse often has to reassure the patient and caregiver that anorexia is part of the end-of-dying process.
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A. Ankle swelling that is noticed at the end of the day after standing for prolonged time B. Weight gain of approximately 1 lb per week C. A systolic rise of 30 mm Hg or diastolic rise of 15 mm Hg over the patient's baseline BP D. Uterine fundus above the umbilicus
The clinic nurse is reviewing charts on prenatal clients. Which client histories should the nurse understand that a referral to a genetic counselor is warranted? (Select all that apply.)
a. A father who is aged 35 b. A client having a first baby at age 30 c. A family history of unexplained stillbirths d. A client with a family history of birth defects e. A client who is a carrier of an X-linked disorder
A patient suffers a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) caused by a bleeding blood vessel. The nurse identifies this type of CVA as a(n)
1. Transient ischemic attack. 2. Hemorrhagic stroke. 3. Ischemic stroke. 4. Myocardial infarction.
Adaptive work is primarily the work of the followers
a. True b. False