When the family of a dying person does not discuss the issue of death openly and avoids the subject of dying altogether, the nurse recognizes this behavior representative of the _____ stage described by Straus and Glaser
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
mutual pretense
The process of mutual pretense occurs with the family and the dying patient denying the ap-proaching death and avoids any discussion about it.
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The nurse working in family practice is assessing an elderly female patient and notices bruises on the patient's arm and back. The most appropriate action the nurse should take is:
a. ignore the bruises because her daughter tells you that her mother is clumsy. b. do nothing because you cannot prove anything. c. report the suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities. d. confront and accuse the daughter of elder abuse.
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1. ask the technician to include warmblankets in the crib. 2. stop the technician and ask her toprepare a warmer for this infant. 3. ask the technician to place the cribin a isolation room for infection control purposes. 4. ask the technician to place a hat andwarm gown for the infant in the crib.
A client asks a nurse to review the process of menopause and the physical changes that accompany it. The client wants to know if others will know she is going through menopause
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