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Garrulous

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A patient with an autoimmune disorder tells the nurse, My family keeps telling me I don't look sick. Which problem should the nurse use to guide this patient's care?
 
  1. lack of family comprehension about the disease process
  2. alteration in body functions
  3. inability of the patient to cope with the health problem
  4. inability of the patient to tolerate activity

Question 2

A patient is demonstrating signs of anaphylactic shock. What should the nurse do first to assist this patient?
 
  1. Administer subcutaneous epinephrine.
  2. Maintain an airway.
  3. Provide calm reassurance.
  4. Place the patient on a cardiac monitor.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

This patient states that the family does not recognize a disease process based on the patient's physical appearance. This suggests that the family does not comprehend the disease process. There is no evidence that the patient is experiencing an alteration in body functions, is unable to cope with the health problem, or is unable to tolerate activity.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

Establishing and maintaining a patent airway is of primary importance when a patient demonstrates anaphylactic shock. After an airway is established, epinephrine may be administered and a cardiac monitor connected. The patient can be reassured after the other interventions have been performed.





 

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