Author Question: Mrs. Unger is a 36-year-old bank executive who was recently promoted to vice president. She and her ... (Read 78 times)

bucstennis@aim.com · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Mrs. Unger is a 36-year-old bank executive who was recently promoted to vice president. She and her husband have two school-age children. Recently Mrs. Unger has been experiencing abdominal pain and diarrhea.

She is currently at a clinic where Thomas, a registered nurse, has worked since graduating from nursing school. As Thomas is assessing Mrs. Unger, she tells him that her family will be moving to another state because of her promotion and that her children are upset about leaving their friends. Thomas is planning care for Mrs. Unger and decides that which of the following is a priority for patient teaching? A. Providing growth and development information about the school-age child
B. Recommending a gastroenterologist
C. Discussing potential fluid volume deficit related to diarrhea
D. Discussing how a high level of stress can cause illness

Question 2

A patient has been diagnosed with a terminal disease. Hope may be used effectively with this type of patient. Nurses can support a patient's use of hope because hope provides a(n):

A. influence on how a person exercises faith of belief and action.
B. belief in a higher power, spirit guide, God, or Allah.
C. cultural connectedness, structure, and guidance in difficult times.
D. motivation to achieve and the resources to use toward that achievement.

matt95 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
An adult experiencing a high level of stress is also at a greater risk for accidents and certain stress-related illnesses such as headaches, depression, gastrointestinal disorders, and infections.

Answer to Question 2

D
Religion influences how a person exercises a faith of belief and action. Religion refers to a system of organized beliefs and worship. Faith involves a belief in a higher power, spirit guide, God, or Allah. Spirituality offers a sense of connectedness. Spirituality is unique for each person. It is a unifying theme in life and a state of being.