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KWilfred

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on: Jul 11, 2018
After what period of time would the home health nurse make a mental health appointment for a patient with an HIV infection after assessing a diminished ability to attend to daily functioning?
 
  a. 1 week
  b. 2 weeks
  c. 3 weeks
  d. 1 month

Question 2

A male patient is undergoing external radiation therapy on an outpatient basis for treatment of Hodgkin disease. After 2 weeks of treatment, he tells the nurse that he is so tired he can hardly get out of bed in the morning. Which is an appropriate goal?
 
  a. Take two rest periods during the day
  b. Ambulate in the hall four times a day
  c. Select two activities for distraction
  d. Investigate a consultation with a psychiatrist for treatment of depression


rnehls

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Patients with HIV infection have a great deal of anxiety and guilt, which may interfere with the daily functions of maintaining relationships and making decisions. When this apathy is assessed for a period of 2 weeks, the nurse should refer the patient for a mental health consult.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The person undergoing radiation therapy should be assured that lethargy and fatigue are not uncommon during treatment, and that frequent rest periods are helpful. Periods of rest are very beneficial.


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KWilfred

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
No problemo


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