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soccerdreamer_17 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client tells the nurse that even though a diagnosis of hypertension is disappointing, he hopes that with medication and lifestyle changes, it can be controlled and he will become a better person.

The nurse realizes the client is demonstrating which of the following aspects of spirituality? 1. Value
2. Meaning
3. Becoming
4. Connecting

Question 2

An Asian-American adolescent is hospitalized following several days of vomiting following food poisoning. The nurse is planning to include which of the following points when teaching the client's family? (Select all that apply.)

1. Signs and symptoms of metabolic alkalosis
2. Nutritional patterns of the adolescent
3. Proper food handling techniques
4. Immunizations for the adolescent
5. Normal laboratory values of the client

heinisk01 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3. Becoming

Rationale:
There are five aspects of spirituality. Becoming involves reflection and allowing life to unfold to know who one is. This is what the client is demonstrating. Value is having cherished beliefs and standards. Meaning is having purpose. Connecting is relating to others or to an Ultimate Other.

Answer to Question 2

1. Signs and symptoms of metabolic alkalosis
3. Proper food handling techniques

Rationale:
The family of anyone experiencing prolonged vomiting should be taught the signs and symptoms of metabolic alkalosis. In this case, the nurse would include teaching about proper methods of food handling to prevent further episodes of food poisoning. Food patterns of the adolescent are not the precipitating factor of the food poisoning, nor would immunizations prevent this disease. Unless the family asks, it is not necessary to teach normal laboratory findings.