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A patient's wife tells the nurse that she wants to be with her husband when he dies. The patient's respirations are irregular, and he is congested. The wife tells the nurse that she would like to go home to shower but that she is afraid her husband might
 
  Which response by the nurse is best?
 
  1) Certainly, go ahead; your husband will most likely hold on until you return.
  2) Your husband could live for days or a few hours; you should do whatever you are comfortable with.
  3) You need to take care of yourself; go home and shower, and I'll stay at his bedside while you are gone.
  4) Don't worry. Your husband is in good hands; I'll look out for him.

Question 2

During a health history, a patient whose wife died unexpectedly 6 months ago in a motor vehicle accident admits that he drinks at least six martinis every night before going to bed. Which type of grief does this best illustrate?
 
  1) Delayed
  2) Chronic
  3) Disenfranchised
  4) Masked



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4




sc00by25

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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