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JMatthes

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A family has just learned their child has cystic fibrosis. They told the nurse this won't change anything, our child is not that sick.. The nurse recognizes that the family is in which stage of the grieving process?
 
  a. Anger and resentment
  b. Sorrow and depression
  c. Shock and disbelief
  d. Acceptance and adjustment

Question 2

Parents of a school-age child ask the nurse about services provided by school-based clinics. Which statement made by the nurse is accurate with regard to school-based clinic services? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Vision, hearing, and growth screening are provided.
  b. Education about health-related topics is provided to children and parents.
  c. Minor outpatient surgical procedures can be performed.
  d. Emergency first aid treatment is provided.
  e. Casts can be applied to broken bones.



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Answer to Question 1

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According to Kbler-Ross, denial is the initial stage of the grieving process when an individual reacts with shock and disbelief to the diagnosis of a chronic illness. Feelings of anger, resentment, sadness, and depression are part of the grieving process, after the initial response of shock and disbelief. Acceptance is the final stage of the grieving process.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
School-based clinics provide screening, emergency care, healthcare education, and immunization services. They are primary care clinics and cannot perform outpatient surgical procedures or apply casts to broken bones.





 

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