MC The client lost all personal possessions in the fire. The nurse should assist the client to find meaning in the event and address perceptions of personal guilt. What client question related to these issues should the nurse anticipate?
A. "Why have I acted as I have since the fire?"
B. "Why did it happen to me?"
C. "What did I do during and right after the fire?"
D. "What happened?"
B. "Why did it happen to me?"
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a. asking the nurse why this information is important b. denial that he has the condition c. stating, "I want to get out of the hospital as soon as I can." d. patient showing the nurse how he can change his own dressing
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A. After the client's growth hormone test has been completed, discuss with the client possible resources available to assist with the family problems that the client is experiencing. B. Explain to the client that the growth hormone test will not be accurate if performed when the client is emotionally upset, so the test needs to be rescheduled. C. Wait until the client calms down to have the test performed. D. Report to the healthcare provider that the client's emotional state must be taken into account when interpreting the growth hormone test.
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