A client is angry and unable to comprehend that he or she is dying. How can the nurse caring for the client ensure that the client reaches a stage of acceptance and peace?
A) Convince the client that he or she is dying
B) Ask the client to seek comfort in prayer
C) Allow the client to take his or her own time
D) Explain that all people eventually die
C
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When the nurse is caring for a patient with a cardiac arrhythmia, the priority goal for the patient is what?
A) To maintain nutritional intake B) To maintain fluid intake C) To maintain cardiac output D) To maintain urine output
The client is to receive Lanoxin (digoxin) 125 mcg po every day. What is the dose of this medication in milligrams?
A) 0.00125 B) 0.0125 C) 0.125 D) 1.25
A nurse's responsibility for respectful and clear communication about medical interventions within a diverse patient population (select all that apply)
A. May require more time to be effective B. Is secondary to carrying out physician's orders C. Is ethical, moral, and professional D. May be challenged by his or her own assumptions about what is or isn't appropriate E. Often involves translating "physician speak" into language that patients can understand
Which governmental act was designed to reduce the cost of health care?
A) Social Security Amendments Act B) Social Security Act C) ERIS Act D) HMO Act