After receiving word from his oncologist that his tumor is malignant, the patient says to the nurse, "If you people had the faintest clue what you were doing, I wouldn't be like this."
The nurse should recognize that the patient may be experiencing which stage of grief?
A) Denial
B) Anger
C) Bargaining
D) Depression
Ans: B
The patient's hostile statement indicates that he may be in the anger stage of grief, during which an individual may become difficult or demanding.
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The U.S. healthcare system is based on what fiscal approach?
1. Healthcare is a basic right provided to all equally. 2. Ability to pay determines access to care. 3. Only the rich are entitled to healthcare. 4. Health insurance is required to obtain care.
The nurse is planning a program about the Immunological Theory of Aging for a group of senior citizens. Which information should the nurse include in this program? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Restrict spending time with others who are ill. 2. A healthy diet supports immune function in the older person. 3. A healthy lifestyle supports immune function in the older person. 4. Immune function improves after exposure to urinary tract infections and pneumonia. 5. Obtaining an annual influenza vaccination supports immune function in the older person.
Following a cystoscopy of the bladder the nurse provides the following teaching:
A) "Taking a sitz bath may help to ease discomfort." B) "Contact your physician if you experience burning with urination." C) "It is not unusual to have chills and a fever for a few days." D) "Avoid taking any laxatives or straining with defecation."
A patient receiving cylic infusions of TPN at night only. The nurse knows taht the rationale behind this schedule is a result of which of the following facts?
A. TPN must only be given in 12 hr shifts to prevent hyperglycemia B. night scheduling promotes independence of activities of daily living independent of the infusion pump. C. Metabolism of TPN is improved when the patient is sleeping D. Fluid overload can occur if the patient has oral intake and TPN concurrently.