The wife of a patient on hospice at home is diagnosed with caregiver burden. Which of the following best describes this syndrome?
A) prolonged stress from caring for a family member at home
B) inability to provide competent care for a family member
C) insufficient funds to pay for medical care of a family member
D) effect of the illness causing stress in siblings
Question 2
Nurses provide care to meet needs in all the human dimensions. What is one intervention nurses can implement to meet spiritual needs?
A) Refer all questions to a spiritual advisor.
B) Remind patients that nurses are not ministers.
C) Avoid any discussion of religion or spirituality.
D) Offer a compassionate presence.
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Patient with a cerebrovascular accident.
It is important to act concerned when a patient is upset.
Sample new patient registration form.
The physician uses auscultation to listen to a patient’s heart.
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