Stress can cause life-threatening problems
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Mrs. Cruz, a 68-year-old post–hip replacement surgery patient, is being discharged but does not have anyone at home to help her during her recovery period. Her nurse is aware of this and speaks to her doctor about her concerns about Mrs. Cruz
In this situation the nurse has assumed which of the following health-promotion roles? a. Advocate b. Consultant c. Educator d. Role model
The nurse is caring for a patient with acute pancreatitis. To provide adequate pain control, the nurse:
a. should suggest that the patient receive epidural analgesia. b. provides oral pain medication on an "as needed" (PRN) basis. c. removes any nasogastric tubes. d. administers pain medication on a routine schedule.
You have admitted a patient diagnosed with malignant melanoma to your unit. The patient is scheduled for a wide excision of the tumor on her back
In writing the plan of care for this patient what major nursing diagnosis would you include? A) Deficient knowledge about early signs of melanoma B) Chronic pain related to surgical excision and grafting C) Depression related to reconstructive surgery D) Anxiety related to lack of social support
What are the two major types of euthanasia?
a. active and passive b. doctor-assisted and family-assisted c. inpatient and outpatient d. lethal injections and DNR orders