Mary, a student nurse, is caring for a 3-year-old niece whose mother has recently died of cancer. Because of the child's stage of development, Mary expects that the child will most likely see the loss of her mother as which of the following?
A. Permanent
B. A threat to her self-concept
C. Temporary
D. A challenge to her emerging identity
C
A person's age and stage of development partly determine his or her ability to understand loss and what it means for his or her future and well-being.
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After the delivery of the baby, the placenta is delivered in the third stage of labor. Oxytocin is administered. The nurse explains that the purpose of the drug is to:
a. stimulate lactation. b. relieve postpartum pain. c. stimulate uterine contractions. d. sedate the mother so she can rest.
The target dose for Donepezil (Aricept) is:
a. 5 mg po daily b. 10 mg po daily c. 20 mg po daily d. 30 mg po daily
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1. "At least two blood samples will be drawn.". 2. "Wear comfortable clothing and supportive shoes for this exam.". 3. "You will be asked to swallow some medication during X-ray examination.". 4. "You should not drive for at least 12 hours after this exam.".