Persons may refuse to acknowledge that a loss has occurred during the first stage of:
a. Crisis
b. The grieving process
c. The rage reaction
d. The denial process
B
The first step in the grieving process is denial.
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Non-adherence to a therapeutic regimen is a significant problem for elderly people. What is the best strategy for the nurse to implement to assist the elderly in adhering to a therapeutic regimen?
A) Demonstrate a dressing change and allow the patient to practice. B) Provide a pamphlet on a dressing change. C) Verbally instruct the patient how to change a dressing. D) Have a family member change the dressing.
While handling CSF collected for diagnostic testing from a client with a peripheral nervous system disorder, which of the following is the nurse's best action?
A. Implement universal precautions. B. Implement blood and body fluid precautions. C. Use aseptic technique while transporting the collection tubes. D. Send the specimens to the lab STAT to prevent sample deterioration.
Which of the following may negatively affect a nurse's decision-making or problem-solving ability? Select all that apply
a. Failing to obtain all the necessary information b. Jumping to conclusions without examining the situation thoroughly c. Failing to involve the nurse manager and other experts in identifying a solution d. Failing to choose and communicate a rational solution e. Choosing decisions that are too broad, too complicated, or lack definition f. Failing to intervene and evaluate the decision or solution appropriately
The nurse acknowledges that beta blockers are as effective as antianginals because they do what?
a. Increase oxygen to the systemic circulation. b. Maintain heart rate and blood pressure. c. Decrease heart rate and decrease myocardial contractility. d. Decrease heart rate and increase myocardial contractility.