Author Question: A client's family often goes through the same stages of grief and loss related to the dying ... (Read 65 times)

haleyc112 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

A client's family often goes through the same stages of grief and loss related to the dying experience as does the client. Not all people go through the grief experience in the same sequence in the same way.

A client's family keeps repeating over and over why is this happening to my father? What stage of dying is being expressed by the client's family? A) Denial and isolation
B) Anger and rage
C) Bargaining and developing awareness
D) Detachment

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a student nurse the use of mechanical ventilators for clients in ventilatory failure. Which of the following is an accurate teaching point regarding this procedure?

A) A mechanical ventilator is a machine that can be connected to the client via an ET.
B) Mechanical ventilation is used if a client can achieve adequate tissue oxygenation.
C) A mechanical ventilator is a machine that forces carbon dioxide into the lungs.
D) In all settings, the nurse is responsible for adjusting the settings on the ventilator.

cascooper22 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Kbler-Ross' stages of dying are still generally accepted today. These stages are: Denial and isolation (This isn't happening to me). Anger and rage (Why is this happening to me?). Bargaining and developing awareness (I promise I will be a better person if only . . .). Depression (I don't care anymore.). Acceptance and peace (I'm ready for whatever happens.). Detachment (withdrawal from life).

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Mechanical ventilation is necessary when a client is unable to achieve adequate tissue oxygenation or to expire adequate amounts of carbon dioxide with use of supplemental oxygen. A mechanical ventilator is a machine that forces supplemental oxygen, air, or both into the lungs. The ventilator is connected to the client via an ET or a tracheostomy tube. Often, a respiratory therapist maintains or adjusts the settings per medical orders.