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oliviahorn72

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A client approaches the nurse in the health clinic and states, I have been dealing with my husband's illnesses for years. Now my children want me to start babysitting for my grandchildren.
 
  I don't know whether I can handle all this. What is the nurse's interpretation of this woman's statements?
  a. Some events are producing more stress for her than other events.
  b. Her coping abilities are extended to her limit and she is unable to cope.
  c. When there are many stressors or when stressors continue for a long period of time, adaptation is more likely to fail.
  d. Coping strategies that she has used in the past are no longer successful for her now.

Question 2

A 17-year-old patient sustained facial fractures and a 6-inch laceration on the left side of her face in a motor vehicle accident. The patient tells the nurse that she does not want anyone to see her looking this way.
 
  Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
  a. Tell me what you mean by looking this way.'
  b. Okay, I'll restrict your visitors until your face heals.
  c. Your friends and family love you no matter what.
  d. You're young; your face will heal quickly.


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amandanbreshears

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


oliviahorn72

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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