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meagbuch

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The nursing student is caring for a group of patients on the medical-surgical unit who need to be ambulated during the day. She tells the primary nurse, Some of my patients feel so sick but want to get out of bed.
 
  Others say they feel well but don't want to get out of bed. What should I do? What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
  a. All patients are supposed to be out of bed today so do the best you can with them.
  b. This is not uncommon. Sometimes you have to push some patients more than others.
  c. All patients may respond to illness differently. Explain to them that they must be out of bed today.
  d. Get the patients out of bed who want to get up, and help the others to ambulate later in the day.

Question 2

A 76-year-old patient is admitted with an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). The doctor tells the patient that an angioplasty is necessary. The patient agrees and signs the informed consent.
 
  This patient is experiencing which stage of illness behavior?
  a. Sick-role behavior
  b. Seeking professional care
  c. Experiencing symptoms
  d. Dependence on others



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D



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