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Sportsfan2111

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A family is informed that the brain damage to their daughter is irreversible. The father is later overheard making vacation plans and discussing what the family will do when his daughter leaves the hospital. The nurse recognizes the father is in which cri
 
  a. High anxiety
  b. Denial
  c. Reconciliation
  d. Adaptation

Question 2

What is one positive aspect of Parkinson disease?
 
  a. The disease does not alter ability to communicate
  b. Anti-Parkinson drugs have few side effects
  c. Intellectual function is not impaired
  d. Involuntary movements can be controlled


mrphibs

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The father is exhibiting signs of denial. Once the reality of the situation becomes evident, anger and confusion follow.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Parkinson disease does not impair the intellect. The disease does alter the ability to communicate. Anti-Parkinson drugs have many side effects. The involuntary movements associated with the disease cannot be controlled.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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