A nurse realizes that a terminally ill patient is ready to talk about dying when he or she states:
1. "I'm feeling a little stronger each day."
2. "Do you think you could just sit with me for a while?"
3. "I've decided to begin taking chemotherapy again."
4. "What do you think death feels like?"
ANS: 4
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a. decrease carbon dioxide levels in the blood. b. prevent atelectasis and respiratory failure. c. rest the client to decrease metabolism. d. stimulate endorphin production.
The nurse is providing community education to a large group of high school students about the treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Which information would be beneficial for the students to understand? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Prevention of STIs is the best approach. 2. It is easier to treat a second STI than the first STI. 3. For treatment to be effective, both partners must be treated. 4. Few complications result from delaying treatment. 5. Treatment of STIs is usually quick and effective.
The community health nurse is caring for a client who is living in persistent poverty. Which of the following best describes this client?
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