A patient who has been diagnosed with breast cancer decides on a treatment plan and feels positive about her prognosis. Assuming the cancer diagnosis represents a crisis, this patient is most likely experiencing which phase of crisis?
a. Precrisis
b. Impact
c. Crisis
d. Adaptive
D
When a patient begins to think rationally and attempt to solve problems, she is most likely experiencing the adaptive phase of crisis. During the precrisis phase, the patient finds success using her previous coping strategies. Anxiety and confusion increase during the impact phase if usual coping strategies are ineffective. The patient may use new coping strategies, such as withdrawal, during the crisis phase.
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a. assessment c. implementation b. evaluation d. planning
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a. Pallor b. Pain c. Weak pulse d. Warmth in toes e. Paralysis
The nurse is collecting the paintings from the patients after the art session is over. After art therapy, a patient hands the nurse a paper that consists of several black scribbles
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