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altibaby

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient is admitted to the hospital for chemotherapy and has severe mucositis. What action by the nurse is best?
 
  a. Provide frequent oral care with saline.
  b. Have the family bring the favorite mouthwash.
  c. Document the patient's oral assessment.
  d. Ensure teeth are brushed with a firm toothbrush.

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A hospice nurse is caring for a patient and notes the patient's spouse engaged in anticipatory grieving. What action by the spouse best demonstrates this reaction?
 
  a. Spending time learning about the business owned by the patient
  b. Receiving many visitors from church and social organizations
  c. Delegating household tasks so the spouse can stay with the patient
  d. Taking long walks outside then napping for extended periods


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blakeserpa

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
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Frequent oral care is a must for patients with mucositis. However, commercial products contain alcohol, and the patient needs gentle products that do not contain alcohol. Saline is a good op-tion. Documentation should occur, but the nurse should act to address the problem. A soft tooth-brush or swab is preferred for comfort.

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Anticipatory grieving includes the processes of mourning, coping, and planning that are initiated when the impending loss of a loved one becomes apparent. It serves to reduce shock, confusion, and depression. The spouse learning about a business he or she will likely have to take over shows future planning. The other actions do not.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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