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A home health care nurse is working with an elderly client whose husband passed away 4 years ago. The couple had been married 56 years. The client still sets a place at the dinner table for her husband.
 
  She has never removed any of his clothing or other personal items from her house. The nurse understands that this client is suffering from
  A) normal grief.
  B) pathological grief.
  C) survivor guilt.
  D) hopelessness.

Question 2

An older patient is prescribed paroxetine hydrochloride (Paxil) for depression. When discussing the medication, which patient statements indicate the need for additional instruction? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. I may feel tired after taking this medication.
  2. I can drive my car while taking this medication.
  3. I should take this medication with my breakfast.
  4. I should take this medication before eating my evening meal.
  5. I cannot take this medication with any of my other medications.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

1,4,5
Rationale: Paroxetine hydrochloride (Paxil) is a stimulating antidepressant and will not make the patient feel tired after taking it.



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