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Metfan725

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The parents of a school-age child are told that their child is diagnosed with leukemia. As the nurse caring for this child, what is the expected first response of the parents to the diagnosis of chronic illness in their child?
 
  a. Anger and resentment
  b. Sorrow and depression
  c. Shock and disbelief
  d. Acceptance and adjustment

Question 2

A nurse is teaching an adolescent about primary hypertension. Which statement made by the adolescent indicates an understanding of primary hypertension?
 
  a. Primary hypertension should be treated with diuretics as soon as it is detected.
  b. Congenital heart defects are the most common cause of primary hypertension.
  c. Primary hypertension may be treated with weight reduction.
  d. Primary hypertension is not affected by exercise.



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Answer to Question 1

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A Feelings of anger and resentment are part of the grieving process, although not
usually the initial response.
B Feelings of sadness and depression are part of the grieving process, although not
usually the initial response.
C 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 chronic illness.
D Acceptance is the final stage of the grieving process, not the first response.

Answer to Question 2

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A Primary hypertension is usually treated with weight reduction and exercise. If
ineffective, pharmacologic intervention may be needed.
B Primary hypertension is considered to be an inherited disorder.
C Primary hypertension in children may be treated with weight reduction and
exercise programs.
D An exercise program in conjunction with weight reduction can be effective in
managing primary hypertension in children.



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