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on: Jul 19, 2018
The nurse is caring for a homeless client who has been seen in the mobile clinic every week for the past month because of a foot infection. A priority nursing diagnosis for this client is:
 
  A) Social Isolation related to homelessness.
  B) Altered Health Maintenance related to homelessness.
  C) Chronic Low Self-Esteem related to foot disorder and homelessness.
  D) Altered Nutrition, less than body requirements, related to poor eating.

Question 2

A client with terminal cancer has been told he has 3 or 4 months to live. Which of the following indicates to the nurse that further interventions are needed?
 
  A) The client says he wants to live life to the fullest.
  B) The client hopes for a peaceful and dignified death.
  C) The client is reviewing his life and talking about death.
  D) The client says he is well and is making future plans.


spencer.martell

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback: The client is proceeding as though there is no impending loss, so the nurse needs to assist the client with grieving. Answers A, B, and C are positive coping behaviors toward death.


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