A stockbroker commits suicide after being convicted of insider trading. In speaking with the family, which statement by the nurse demonstrates accurate and appropriate sharing of information?
A. "Your grieving will subside within 1 year; until then I recommend antidepressants."
B. "Support groups are available specifically for survivors of suicide, and I would be glad to help you locate one in this area."
C. "The only way to deal effectively with this kind of grief is to write a letter to the brokerage firm to express your anger with them."
D. "Since stigmatization often occurs in these situations, it would be best if you avoid discussing the suicide with anyone."
B
Bereavement following suicide is complicated by the complex psychological impact of the act on those close to the victim. Support groups for survivors can provide a meaningful resource for grief work.
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Which of the following actions indicates that the nurse has gone beyond the boundaries of the client–caregiver relationship?
a. The nurse consciously focuses on the client during meetings. b. The nurse works to establish a trusting relationship with the client. c. The nurse instills a sense of hope in the client. d. The nurse defends the client to her family and the staff.
The client has been ordered to be treated with Sectral. The nurse anticipates that the client will experience an increase in which laboratory value?
a. Calcium b. Potassium c. Magnesium d. Glucose
When the nurse recognizes that he has documented one client's assessment data on the wrong client's medical record, the nurse should:
A) draw a single line through the error, and initial it. B) use a felt tip pen to cover the error. C) use white out to cover the error. D) replace the record, rewriting the error.
The nurse notices a larger number of foreign-born patients are being seen in the hospital. From which countries are the majority of foreign-born legal permanent residents? Select all that apply:
1. Mexico 2. China 3. India 4. Europe 5. South America