The nurse is helping a patient work through grief after the death of a spouse three years ago. When following Worden's stages of mourning, which controversial stage might the nurse decide to eliminate?
1. Accept the reality of the loss.
2. Experience the pain of grief.
3. Adjust to an environment in which the deceased is missing.
4. Withdraw from the lost relationship and reinvest energy in new relationships.
4. Withdraw from the lost relationship and reinvest energy in new relationships.
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According to the 2010 Census, 40.3 million people are aged 65 and over. What are the long-term implications for the health of this group?
A. Providing health care that is focused on gerontological needs B. Developing medications to prolong life at any cost C. Providing health insurance for all age groups D. Developing systems to provide health care only to those older citizens who remain healthy
Following an injury resulting in a small cut from a knife, the first cells to go to the area of the cut would be the
A) neutrophils. B) erythrocytes. C) albumin. D) basophils.
The African American middle-aged client has been diagnosed with glaucoma. Which of the following statements by the client indicate that further education is required?
1. "I just thought my pupils were big, I didn't know it could be associated with glaucoma.". 2. "So, my headaches may be occurring because of the increased pressure within my eyes.". 3. "My race doesn't have anything to do with this diagnosis.". 4. "Those halos that I see around lights are associated with glaucoma.".
Which of the following instructions should be given to a patient after administering anesthesia?
A. Don't operate complex equipment for at least 24 hours. B. Don't leave the health care facility unless accompanied by a responsible adult. C. Don't rely on memory for spoken instructions; follow written instructions. D. All of these are correct