A middle-aged man has just died in a motorcycle accident and his wife has been informed by the care team. According to Dr. Elizabeth Kübler-Ross, what is the first stage of grief that the client's wife will likely experience?
A) Depression
B) Acceptance
C) Denial
D) Rage
Ans: C
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Kübler-Ross' stages of grief are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
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A. Administer oxygen and inform the provider. B. Ask the woman to lie down on the table. C. Ensure that the blood pressure cuff is the appropriate size. D. Take the blood pressure again.
In dealing with beliefs and values, the type that is based in the unconscious are:
a. zero-order beliefs. b. first-order beliefs. c. higher-order beliefs. d. prejudices.
When would it be appropriate for the nurse to administer a cathartic laxative to the patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Partial small-bowel obstruction B) Appendicitis C) After having a baby D) After a myocardial infarction (MI) E) After anthelmintic therapy
The client who has been diagnosed as having schizophrenia is usually medicated with an ____ drug
1. antianxiety 2. antipsychotic 3. antidepressant 4. antihypertensive