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sarasara

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The nurse is admitting a patient with heart disease to the cardiac unit. When answering questions related to his health history, the patient's responses are lengthy and time consuming. What is the most important action by the nurse?
 
  a. Recognize the patient may be lonely and just wants to talk to someone
  b. Set a time limit and inform the patient of your time frame to complete the assessment
  c. Anticipate the patient answers and quickly go on to the next question
  d. Be attentive, focus on what the patient has to say, and respond accordingly

Question 2

A 36-year-old mother of three small children has had nausea, vomiting, and extreme fatigue for the past 2 days. She calls her mother and tells her she is ill and asks whether her mother can care for the children.
 
  Which stage of illness behavior is she experiencing? Choose all that apply.
  a. Sick-role behavior
  b. Dependence on others
  c. Seeking professional care
  d. Experiencing symptoms



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vboyd24

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A




sarasara

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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