The nurse, reviewing theories of grieving, realizes that one theorist describes three stages of mourning as shock and disbelief, developing awareness, and restitution and resolution. This theorist would be:
a. Lindemann.
b. Engle.
c. Worden.
d. Bowlby.
ANS: B
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When teaching a patient with symptoms of a stroke about diagnostic tests, the nurse should explain which of the following as the purpose of a CT scan?
1. differentiate hemorrhagic from ischemic causes of the stroke 2. pinpoint the exact area of the brain affected by the stroke 3. determine the effectiveness of the cerebral circulation to perfuse all areas of the brain 4. evaluate how much brain swelling is associated with this stroke
A physician is preparing to suture a patient who has a superficial stab wound in the leg. The physician asks the nurse for lidocaine with epinephrine
The nurse understands that concurrent administration of lidocaine with epinephrine results in the epinephrine having which effect on the lidocaine? a. Epinephrine prolongs anesthesia and reduces the risk of toxicity. b. Epinephrine delays absorption of the lidocaine, which results in a longer anesthetic effect. c. Epinephrine increases perfusion by increasing blood flow to the area. d. Epinephrine causes an antiadrenergic effect.
A patient is discharged and is sent home with enteral feedings. What instructions should the nurse give to the caregiver?
a. Flush the tube out after administering medications. b. Keep the tube loose to allow for patient movement. c. Use sterile technique when preparing and administering feedings. d. Hang enough formula each time to cover 8 to 12 hours of feeding.