The nurse is assessing a patient who recently lost a spouse. Which patient statement should indicate to the nurse that the patient is experiencing spiritual distress?
1. "Who is responsible for this?"
2. "Why did this happen to me?"
3. "What should I do about this?"
4. "Who will take care of this problem?"
2. "Why did this happen to me?"
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a. A 29-year-old mother with strong family support who has a healthy newborn b. A 59-year-old patient with an active life-style who has had an appendectomy c. A 64-year-old patient with heart failure who has a limited income d. A 56-year-old patient with a supporting spouse who has had a hysterectomy
A patient is diagnosed with an obstruction of the canal of Schlemm. What will the nurse find when assessing this patient's eyes?
A) Increased intraocular pressure B) Decreased intraocular pressure C) Displaced optic nerve D) Opaque lens
A sensory perception that occurs in the absence of external stimuli and is not based in reality is called a(n):
a. illusion c. dream b. hallucination d. consciousness
The nurse is caring for a client who has experienced a stroke. Which nursing intervention for nutrition does the nurse implement to prevent complications from cranial nerve IX impairment?
a. Turn the client's plate around halfway through the meal. b. Place the client in high Fowler's position. c. Order a clear liquid diet for the client. d. Verbalize the placement of food on the client's plate.