A patient with a new diagnosis of cancer says, "My father died of pancreatic cancer. I took care of him during his illness, so I know what is ahead for me.". Which nursing diagnosis applies?
a. Anticipatory grieving
b. Ineffective coping
c. Ineffective denial
d. Spiritual distress
A
The patient's experience demonstrates anticipatory grieving. The other diagnoses may apply but are not supported by the comment.
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A client who is 32 weeks pregnant telephones the nurse at her obstetrician's office and complains of constant backache. She asks what pain reliever is safe for her to take. The best nursing response is:
a. "You should come into the office and let the doctor check you." b. "Acetaminophen is acceptable during pregnancy. You should not take aspirin, however." c. "Back pain is common at this time during pregnancy because you tend to stand with a sway back." d. "Avoid medication because you are pregnant. Try soaking in a warm bath or using a heating pad on low before taking any medication."
A patient presents for evaluation of a cough. Which of the following anatomic regions can be responsible for a cough?
A) Ophthalmologic B) Auditory C) Cardiac D) Endocrine
A client is diagnosed with G6PD anemia. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? (Select all that apply.)
1. Acetaminophen 2. Aspirin 3. Chloroquine 4. Nitrofurantoin 5. Sulfonamides 6. Vitamin K
Which of the following is likely to result in damage to the client's skin? (Select all that apply.)
1. Dry shaving a client in preparation for discharge 2. Removing the tape when discontinuing a heparin lock 3. Frequently positioning the client on her favorite right side 4. Applying moisturizing lotion on the heels of a diabetic client 5. Elevating the bed to 85 degrees so the client can easily watch a movie on TV 6. Waiting until the mechanical lift is available to transfer an immobile client