The decisions about a terminally ill client's remaining time belong to the
1. person.
2. family members.
3. medical care team.
4. spiritual advisor.
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In a "good death," a person controls his or her own destiny.
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The economic stability of individuals or families can determine whether they are willing to seek preventive care or screening examinations. Which statements about screening examinations are true? (Select all that apply.)
a. Free or low-cost screening ensures patient screening. b. People may not screen due to fear of testing positive. c. Early screening ensures minimal treatment costs d. Employment stability is enhanced by early screening. e. Treatment of disorders often means lost wages.
A family is talking with the nurse about the impact a schizophrenic son has had on the family
The father mentions that his health insurance provides limited coverage for psychiatric hospitalization and even less coverage for outpatient treatment. Consequently, the family savings have been depleted over the past 2 years. The mother relates that she has had to quit her job to provide supervision for the son, who, if left to his own devices, brings drugs into the home, becomes violent, and destroys furniture. The client's younger sister mentions she feels lost because her parents are so focused on her brother that it seems as though they have no time for her. The topics discussed are called a. life cycle stressors. b. psychobiological issues. c. the family burden of mental illness. d. stigma associated with mental illness.
A patient with acute pancreatitis is started on parenteral nutrition. The student nurse listed possible interventions for this patient. Which intervention needs correction before finalizing the plan of care?
a. Change the intravenous tubing every 24 hours. b. Infuse antibiotics through the intravenous line. c. Monitor the blood glucose every 6 hours. d. Monitor the fluid and electrolyte balance.
Which antibiotics may be administered topically? (Select all that apply.)
a. Bacitracin b. Daptomycin c. Ofloxacin d. Polymyxin B e. Rifampin