Author Question: After receiving word from his oncologist that his tumor is malignant, the patient says to the nurse, ... (Read 28 times)

frankwu · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

After receiving word from his oncologist that his tumor is malignant, the patient says to the nurse, If you people had the faintest clue what you were doing, I wouldn't be like this.

The nurse should recognize that the patient may be experiencing which stage of grief?

A) Denial
B) Anger
C) Bargaining
D) Depression

Question 2

Prior to his cognitive deterioration from an organic brain disease, a client established a durable health care power of attorney. This document allows the person designated in the document to do what?

A) Distribute the client's possessions after his death.
B) Make treatment decisions on the client's behalf.
C) Override the client's expressed wishes.
D) Pursue all available treatment options until death.

chem1s3 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
The patient's hostile statement indicates that he may be in the anger stage of grief, during which an individual may become difficult or demanding.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
A durable health care power of attorney permits an individual to name a health care decision maker or surrogate to make medical decisions in the event that the individual is unable to make these decisions or give informed consent. The document does not direct the distribution of the client's assets after death nor is it intended to contradict the client's wishes.