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frankwu

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A patient accompanied by a sibling has returned to the hospital because of a recurrence of bipolar disorder. The admitting nurse notes that the sibling seems disinterested in the admitting process.
 
  The nurse should act on the thought that the sibling: a. may be quiet by nature.
  b. is probably thankful for the admission.
  c. may be feeling hurt, anger, or resentment.
  d. may not fully understand the admission process.

Question 2

An acquired resistance to a drug is called ___________________ _.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


dreamfighter72

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Hurt, anger, and resentment are common emotions among families with mentally ill members. The nurse should assess for this and give support as necessary.

Answer to Question 2

tolerance


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frankwu

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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
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