An advance directive should be signed when
A. the family is ready.
B. death appears imminent.
C. an attorney is present.
D. the patient is mentally alert.
Answer: D
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a. "Quantitative questions analyze the content of what a person says or does." b. "Qualitative questions utilize a strict statistical analysis of information." c. "Quantitative questions identify relationships between measurable concepts." d. "Qualitative questions ask about associations among defined phenomena."
The postpartum woman who continually repeats the story of her labor, delivery, and recovery experiences is:
a. providing others with her knowledge events. b. making the birth experience "real." c. taking hold of the events leading to her labor and delivery. d. accepting her response to labor and delivery.
Two months after a kidney transplant, the client returns and is diagnosed as having an acute rejection episode
The client says, "I was doing so well with my new kidney and the thought of having to go back to living on hemodialysis is so depressing." What is the nurse's best re-sponse? A. "You should have followed your drug regimen better." B. "You should be glad that at least hemodialysis is an option for you. Remember that people whose liver transplants are rejected have no other options." C. "You should keep in mind that one acute rejection episode does not mean that you will lose the new kidney. Usually, these episodes can be reversed with the right treatment." D. "You should remember that finding a donor for a new kidney is the easiest trans-plant option. Our center is high on the list for obtaining organs for transplant from the national registry."
Which drug does a nurse anticipate may be prescribed to produce diuresis and inhibit formation of aqueous humor for a client with glaucoma?
a. Chlorothiazide (Diuril) b. Acetazolamide (Diamox) c. Bendroflumethiazide (Naturetin) d. Demecarium bromide (Humorsol)