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cartlidgeashley

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A nursing student has been visiting the health service almost daily before final examination week. His/her symptoms are GI upset, sever headache, and dizziness. The doctors have run several tests, all negative.
 
  Medications prescribed have been ineffective. The student is worried about having a serious illness. This student is likely experiencing:
  A) Hypochondriasis
  B) Depersonalization
  C) Compensation
  D) Overcompensation

Question 2

Which of the following are actions the nurse can take to help victims of abuse: (SELECT ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY)
 
  A) Reassure the patient that everything possible is being done to ensure the patient's safety.
  B) Don't show empathy to the abuser.
  C) Know your own thoughts and feelings about abuse.
  D) Take the burden of deciding about notifying authorities off the patient and do it yourself.
  E) Remain nonjudgmental
  F) Know and follow agency policies.


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joewallace

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

A

Answer to Question 2

A, C, E, F


cartlidgeashley

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent

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