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vHAUNG6011 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The novice nurse accepts a job working on a long-term care unit. Nursing care that is required includes caring for clients at the end of life.

Which behavior by the nurse indicates a healthy response to the dying client and family?
A) Paying close attention to details regarding the pain and comfort measures for the client
B) Delegating physical care of the client to the LPN and UAP
C) Remaining out of the room at the moment of death to allow the client and family privacy
D) Providing client care without explaining procedures

Question 2

During a routine physical examination, a client tells the nurse, I don't know what to do anymore since my husband died and left me alone. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?

A) Helplessness
B) Anxiety
C) Imbalanced Nutrition
D) Overload Stress

pami445 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

The nurse who pays attention to the care of the dying client has most likely dealt with personal feelings and fears regarding death. The nurse in the other options demonstrates a fear of and discomfort with the process of dying.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A

The client states that she does not know what to do since her spouse died. This information would support the diagnosis of Helplessness. The client may or may not be anxious or stressed. There is not enough information to determine whether the client is or is not experiencing imbalanced nutrition.