When a 76-year-old patient diagnosed with terminal cancer expresses hopelessness and despair to the nurse, the nurse should
A) Notify the physician
B) Contact the religious leader at his church
C) Encourage him to think positively
D) Listen empathetically and attentively
Ans: D
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1. "You might have placed underlying stress on your skeleton from your frequent exercise." 2. "You are at an age when your estrogen levels have begun to decline drastically, thus increasing your risk for the development of osteoporosis." 3. "Do your bones feel weak or painful?" 4. "Your dietary practices might be partially responsible."
What information does HIPAA mandate be given to patients upon admission to a healthcare facility?
A) what type of insurance is necessary for care B) who will be providing different types of care C) what different levels of care are provided D) how health information will be used
In-depth interviews are common to virtually all types of qualitative research
A) True B) False
Various nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic methods of pain control may be implemented to control pain in the dying client. What would be recommended for a client with severe neuropathic pain?
A) Antidepressants B) Muscle relaxants C) Low doses of opioids D) High doses of opioids