When observing the terminally ill client and family are interacting, the nurse hears the client's daughter say, " when you get better, we'll go shopping." This is an example of
1. Closed awareness
2. Open pretense
3. Open awareness
4. Mutual pretense
4
Rationale: In closed awareness, the client and family are unaware of impending death.
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The successful nurse manager applies Anderson's rules for successfully working with people, which include what two statements? (Select all that apply.)
1. It is better to understand people than to judge them. 2. There is a reason for every behavior. 3. Follow the Golden Rule when working with people. 4. The nurse manager must have control of all situations. 5. Set expectations high and people will rise to meet them.
A pregnant woman under your care complains of indigestion, belching, flatulence, and upper right quadrant cramping pain that "comes and goes." What diagnostic test should be ordered?
A. Gall bladder HIDA scan B. Ultrasound of the gall bladder C. Abdominal CT scan D. Upper endoscopy
Health disparities occur as a result of which of the following?
1. Groups being at different risk for disease. 2. Equal distribution of health-care dollars. 3. Gender equity. 4. Multicultural understandings.
Which of the following statements best describes the health promotion needs of physically compromised clients?
1. Health promotion problems and interventions are similar regardless of age or disabling condition. 2. Establishment of health-promoting behavior has little or no effect on the condition. 3. Physically compromised clients need information and counseling to ensure primary prevention of other health problems. 4. Health promotion and disease prevention needs of children usually are well met because of increased contact with health care professionals.