When a 76-year-old patient diagnosed with terminal cancer expresses hopelessness and despair to the nurse, the nurse should
A) Notify the physician
B) Contact the religious leader at his church
C) Encourage him to think positively
D) Listen empathetically and attentively
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from a suicide attempt. Which of the following nursing interventions would be inappropriate for this patient?
A) Utilize active listening techniques.
B) Allow for expression of negative feelings.
C) Implement all-new coping mechanisms.
D) Include the patient's family and friends.
Assessing Palpebral Conjunctiva, Patient Position
Physical therapist assisting a patient to walk in the parallel bars.
Example of problem focused patient
Helping maintain accurate patient records is a critical part of the medical assistant's work.
Infant: 4 weeks to 1 year.
Metastasis Cancer Order