Which staff member should be assigned to a dying client who is experiencing symptoms of emotional distress?
a. UAP who can be spared to sit with the client
b. LPN/LVN who has grown attached to the family
c. RN who has experience as a hospice nurse
d. Newly graduated RN
C
A hospice nurse has experience in managing symptoms associated with the dying process. This is the best nurse to care for this patient.
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Select all that apply. 1. To clarify data. 2. To gather missing information. 3. To validate nursing diagnoses. 4. To collect data from the medical record. 5. To review current health concerns.
Which of the following are signs of mania? (Select all that apply)
A. Pessimistic feelings B. Increased sexual drive C. Denial that anything is wrong D. Decreased energy E. Decreased need for sleep F. Thoughts of death or suicide
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Which nursing instruction is given to the patient whose central venous catheter will be removed?
1. "Take a deep breath.". 2. "Roll over to your left side.". 3. "Use this gauze to apply pressure over the insertion site.". 4. "Place your hand over your head as I remove this line.".