The nurse is working with a patient on an inpatient hospice unit. To demonstrate caring and maintain the patient's sense of self-worth during the end of life, the nurse should:
A) leave the patient alone to deal with final affairs
B) call upon the patient's spiritual advisor to take over care
C) plan regular visits throughout the day
D) have a grief counselor visit
C) plan regular visits throughout the day
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From this information the nurse suspects a _________ ____________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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1. Atrial flutter 2. Ventricular fibrillation 3. Atrial tachycardia 4. Ventricular bradycardia
A nurse is assessing the realms of family life. Which processes will the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)
a. Developmental b. Interactive c. Integrity d. Coping e. Life
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A. acetaminophen 1 B. ASA C. aspirin D. ibuprofen