Before approaching a grieving family member, the nurse should:
a. offer sympathy.
b. assess level of resolution.
c. give assurance that the pain will pass.
d. encourage return to normal activities.
B
The nurse assesses each aspect of grieving to fully understand where family members are in their grief work.
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A) "Food allergies are a life-long condition, but most families adjust quite well to the necessary lifestyle changes." B) "Consistent use of over-the-counter antihistamines can often help a child overcome food allergies." C) "Make sure that you carry a steroid inhaler with you at all times, especially when you eat in restaurants." D) "Many children outgrow their food allergies in a few years if they avoid the offending foods."
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a. a pancreatic disorder is present. b. the serum glucose level is above the renal threshold. c. the client is diabetic. d. the client is experiencing some type of stress.
A nurse is conducting discharge teaching for parents of an infant with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). Further teaching is indicated if the parents make which statement?
a. "We will be very careful handling the baby." b. "We will lift the baby by the buttocks when diapering." c. "We're glad there is a cure for this disorder." d. "We will schedule follow-up appointments as instructed."