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Bernana

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A stress-laden client has elected to learn deep breathing as a means of reducing stress.
  Rank the order the nurse should give the following information when preparing a teaching plan:
 
  A. Focus on your breathing; repeat the exercise for 2 to 5 minutes.
  B. With each breath, pay attention to muscular sensations that accompany abdominal expansion.
  C. Hold the breath for 3 seconds.
  D. Find a comfortable position. Relax the shoulders and chest; let the body relax.
  E. Take a deep breath through the nose, expanding the abdomen.
  F. Exhale slowly through the nose, telling the body to relax.

Question 2

A woman learned that her husband had died while jogging in the early morning. Two weeks later,
  the widow went to visit her late husband's doctor. While waiting to see the doctor, the nurse
  converses with her.
 
  An appropriate statement for the nurse to make would be
  a. At least your husband did not suffer..
  b. It is better to go quickly as your husband did..
  c. Your husband's loss must be very painful for you..
  d. You'll begin to feel better after you get over the shock..



lou

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Answer to Question 1

ANS:
D, E, C, F, B, A
Rationale: This sequencing of directions places the elements in the correct order and is easy to
follow and remember.

Answer to Question 2

C
The most helpful responses by others validate the bereaved's experience of loss. Banalities should
be avoided because they increase the individual's sense of isolation.



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