The patient, age 63, has a diagnosis of cancer of the prostate gland with metastasis and is experiencing cachexia. This state is best described by the characteristics of:
a. Poor health, malnutrition, and wasting
b. Increased appetite and nervousness
c. Irritability and anger
d. Depression, fear, and anxiety
A
The patient with advanced cancer often experiences cachexia, a profound state of ill health, malnutrition, and wasting.
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A. Excess renal retention of carbon dioxide B. Release of intracellular acids as a result of widespread tissue destruction C. Cellular metabolism under anaerobic conditions, leading to buildup of lactic acid D. Use of fat as an alternate fuel source, resulting in an increase in fat degradation
The nurse recognizes the characteristic circular hairless patches of tinea capitis, which is called _____________
ANS:
A patient has just been diagnosed with cancer and states that he will "never be able to cope with this situation." The nurse is aware that coping is:
A) A physiologic measure used to deal with change and he will physically adapt B) The physiologic and psychological processes that people use to adapt to change C) The human need for faith and hope, which create change D) A social measure used to deal with change and loss
A daughter describes her family as follows: "I play sweet so Dad won't come down on me, and mom takes the blame when I mess up. My brother usually ends up getting blamed for nobody getting along because he doesn't stand up for himself."
Assuming the daughter's descriptions are accurate, which three forms of dysfunction should the nurse document as present? a. Manipulating, placating, and scapegoating b. Placating, scapegoating, and generalizing c. Manipulating, distracting, and generalizing d. Manipulating, placating, and differentiating