A client is being treated for severe depression following the death of his wife. A nurse asks about removing a tattered piece of fabric from his hand, when he starts moaning and says, "It was Stella's
" What type of grief is this client experiencing? a. anticipated c. normal
b. dysfunctional d. maturational
B
Dysfunctional or pathological grief is characterized by intense feelings of grief that remain unreconciled. Individuals experiencing dysfunctional grief have persistent, strong emotional reactions and may be unable to work, eat, or sleep; they remain isolated and are unable to resume any routines, continuing to focus on the deceased person. A person experiencing dysfunctional grief should be referred for professional counseling.
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As the nurse assesses a client's pain, the client asks about how pain is transmitted. Appropriate responses include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. "The peripheral nervous system has sensory neurons that have a special function to detect tissue damage." 2. "Pain receptors are called nociceptors." 3. "Pain impulses stimulate the brain, which then stimulates the spinal cord to release substances that block or decrease the pain impulses." 4. "Proprioceptor neurons respond to pain." 5. "Large, myelinated nerve fibers transmit pain impulses slowly."
Using a restraint that does not fit the patient correctly is ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Select the true statement related to treatment with griseofulvin.
A. It is usually taken for 4 to 6 weeks for toenail infections. B. It is usually taken for 3 to 4 months for fingernail infections. C. It is usually taken for at least 6 months for hair and scalp infections. D. It should be discontinued when symptoms get better.
Which term best describes a group of people who share a set of values, beliefs, practices, social relationships, law, politics, economics, and norms of behavior?
a. Race c. Ethnicity b. Culture d. Social group