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nramada

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A nurse is taking care of a client in the denial stage of dying. The student nurse is preparing a short postclinical report about the stages of dying and wants to include a brief description of the stages of death.
 
  The student nurse has to be able to describe each stage in one word. Which word by the student nurse would best describe the denial stage of dying? A) Rage
  B) Shock
  C) Guilt
  D) Grief

Question 2

A nurse is taking care of a client in the depression stage of dying. Based on this information, what suggestion for helping the individual cope does the nurse need to make sure is present in the nursing care plan?
 
  A) Allow the person to rest.
  B) Encourage family support.
  C) Try to assist in client's wishes.
  D) Provide physical care.



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Answer to Question 1

B
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During the denial stage of dealing with death, the individual experiences shock. Rage occurs in the anger stage; guilt occurs in the bargaining stage and grief is present in the depression stage.

Answer to Question 2

A
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A good suggestion to help a person cope in the depression stage of dying is allowing the client to rest. Encouraging family support and trying to assist in client's wishes are appropriate suggestions for helping the person cope in the bargaining stage of dying. Providing physical care is an appropriate suggestion for the acceptance stage of dying.



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