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jlmhmf

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The nurse is caring for a severely ill patient with AIDS who now requires ventilator support. Which intervention is considered futile?
 
  a. Administering the influenza vaccine
  b. Providing oral care every 5 hours
  c. Applying fentanyl patches prn for pain
  d. Supporting the patient's lower extremities with pillows

Question 2

The nurse shows an understanding of the psychological implications of isolation on clients when she plans care to control the risk of which one of the following?
 
  a. Denial
  b. Aggression
  c. Regression
  d. Loneliness



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Answer to Question 1

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Futile refers to something that is hopeless or serves no useful purpose and in nursing refers to interventions that are unlikely to produce benefit for the patient. Care delivered to a patient at the end of life is focused on pain management and comfort measures. A vaccine is administered to prevent or lessen the likelihood of contracting an infectious disease at some time in the future.

Answer to Question 2

D
A sense of loneliness may develop because normal social relationships become disrupted. The nurse should plan care to control the risk of the client's feeling lonely when in isolation.
Denial is not a risk related to isolation.
Aggression is not a risk related to isolation.
Regression is not a risk related to isolation.



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