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jrubin

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A client has a terminal diagnosis and is crying while holding a rosary. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate nursing intervention?
 
  a. Notify the family and the client clergy of the change in the client.
  b. Provide distractive activities.
  c. Administer antianxiety medication as ordered by physician.
  d. Provide quiet, uninterrupted time.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer with metastasis. The client states, This can't be happening to me Why, God, why? Which of the following nursing diagnosis would be MOST appropriate?
 
  a. Anxiety elated to ineffective coping
  b. Decisional conflict related to powerlessness
  c. Spiritual distress related to concerns for her role in life
  d. Ineffective coping related anxiety and anger


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SamMuagrove

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Providing privacy and quiet, uninterrupted time for the client with spiritual materials supports the spiritual health of the client.

Answer to Question 2

C
For this client, Spiritual distress related to concerns for her role in life would be the most appropriate diagnosis based on the data, as the client has concerns regarding the diagnosis directed toward her faith and belief system.


jrubin

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

jomama

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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