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Mr3Hunna

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The family of a critically ill client tells the nurse that the client believes in divine intervention and their faith will sustain them until the client recovers. The nurse realizes this family and client demonstrate which of the following?
 
  1. Denial
   2. Conflict
   3. Spiritual health
   4. Good family support system

Question 2

A patient has a vitamin A deficiency. The nurse realizes that which of the following minerals would aid in the absorption of this vitamin?
 
  a. Copper c. Iron
  b. Zinc d. Iodine



macybarnes

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Answer to Question 1

3. Spiritual health

Rationale:
The family and client believe the client will recover and that their faith and divine intervention will sustain them. This is evidence of spiritual health. The family may or may not be denying the client's health status. The family is not demonstrating conflict. The family may be a good support system to the client.

Answer to Question 2

B
Zinc aids in the absorption of vitamin A. Copper and iron are needed for hemoglobin formation. Iodine is the basic component of thyroid hormones.



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