A client's wife is concerned about her husband's declining ...

[KimWrice]

A client's wife is concerned about her husband's declining health. He has been admitted with an acute myocardial infarction and has had two myocardial infarctions before this admission. He is not a candidate for surgery.
 
  She and her husband have discussed no breathing machine for long-standing care, but she is unsure of his wishes if he were to need a breathing machine for a short period. The nurse discusses his current condition and care with the client and his wife. She also organizes a team meeting consisting of the client's physicians, social worker, pastoral care person, and nursing staff. During this meeting, the nurse helps the wife share her concerns and the client's concerns with the rest of the team. What type of communication technique is being utilized by the nurse (select all that apply)? a. Bargaining
  b. Negotiation
  c. Persuasion
  d. Spiritual assessment
  e. Collective action

Question 2

Which of the following is considered to be an immediate response to stress?
 
  a. Constriction of pupils and peripheral blood vessels
  b. Excessive sweating and weakness
  c. Fatigue and carbon dioxide retention
  d. Increased glucose production by the liver

[ApricotDream]

Answer to Question 1

B, C
Persuasion and negotiation are used to ensure that all members of the team work together in a cooperative manner. The nurse, the patient, and the spouse all communicate the wishes of the patient to convince the team to abide by the autonomous decisions of the patient and spouse.

Answer to Question 2

D

[KimWrice]

Excellent

[momolu]

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