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amal

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The adult child of a terminally ill patient tells a nurse, The doctor recommended considering end-of-life care.. The nurse interprets that this most likely means that the patient will not live more than _____ month(s).
 
  a. 1
  b. 3
  c. 6
  d. 24

Question 2

A student nurse is assigned to a shelter for the homeless during her psychiatric nursing rotation. A new homeless person comes to the shelter for the lunch meal.
 
  The nursing assessment of this new client should begin with an assessment for which of the following? a. signs of psychotic symptoms
  b. previous history of hospitalization
  c. evidence of communicable diseases
  d. symptoms of depression



Brummell1998

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Answer to Question 1

C
End of life is generally accepted as the probable last 6 months of life.

Answer to Question 2

C
The nursing assessment would determine the existence of communicable diseases. This is a safety issue for other individuals who could be exposed to disease. Safety is always a primary concern.



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