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D2AR0N · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A politically savvy nurse is explaining to co-workers that a plank in a political party's platform refers to the

a. documents that will be voted on.
b. financing arm of the convention.
c. party's stand on specific issues.
d. supporters of various programs.

Question 2

A nurse works in an emergency department and frequently uses Lazarus's theory of coping.

When a family is distraught by a family member's apparent heart attack, what action by the nurse is best from this theory's standpoint? (Select all that apply.) a. Assess the family for coping strategies used during previous crises.
b. Begin assessing the family for discharge teaching and support needs.
c. Help the family understand treatments available to manage the condition.
d. Inform the family of the location of the cafeteria and waiting rooms.
e. Provide the family with food and beverages as a universal sign of caring.

jojobee318 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The party's stands on specific issues are called planks, which come together to form a platform, which represents the consensus of party delegates on specific issues of importance to the party leaders.
The party votes on issues during the political conventions, which then become the basis of arguments made during a political race.
The financing means of the convention is not known as a plank.
The supporters of various programs are not known as planks.

Answer to Question 2

A, C
The nurse's role when using this theory is to use nursing interventions designed to alter the perception of the threat level and promote and support the coping process. By teaching the family how the patient's condition will be managed, the nurse is helping to reduce the perception of the threat. Assessing previous coping methods helps support the coping process. The other actions are not related to this theory.