Author Question: Which of the following is a positive way to assist the nurse in coping with the death of a patient? ... (Read 33 times)

bcretired · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following is a positive way to assist the nurse in coping with the death of a patient?

a. Avoiding attending the patient's funeral
b. Avoiding being present at the time of death
c. Writing a letter of sympathy to the family
d. Focusing on providing palliative care to the next patient

Question 2

Which of the following is the best information the nurse can teach the patient about hypertension and exercise?

a. Brisk walking appears to be the most effective in lowering blood pressure.
b. Weight training seems to give the best results in lowering blood pressure.
c. Isometric exercises are ideal to help lower blood pressure.
d. ROM exercise is a good technique used to lower blood pressure.

LVPMS · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Attending the funeral, rather than avoiding attendance, is a positive way to cope.
B By being present at the time of the patient's death, the nurse is able to let go.
C Writing a letter of sympathy to the family can prove helpful for some nurses to cope with a patient's death.
D Focusing on the next patient avoids dealing with the nurse's feelings of loss related to the death of the current patient.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Exercise is instrumental in the reduction of systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings. Low- to moderate-intensity aerobic exercise such as brisk walking and bicycling appear to be the most effective in lowering blood pressure.
B Weight training and high-intensity aerobics seem to have minimal benefits in lowering blood pressure.
C Isometric exercises involve tightening or tensing of muscles without moving body parts. Isometric exercise is not appropriate to help lower blood pressure.
D ROM exercises improve the patient's joint mobility. These are not the best type of exercises to help lower blood pressure.