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Chelseaamend

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The wife of a patient on hospice at home is diagnosed with caregiver burden. Which of the following best describes this syndrome?
 
  A) prolonged stress from caring for a family member at home
  B) inability to provide competent care for a family member
  C) insufficient funds to pay for medical care of a family member
  D) effect of the illness causing stress in siblings

Question 2

Nurses provide care to meet needs in all the human dimensions. What is one intervention nurses can implement to meet spiritual needs?
 
  A) Refer all questions to a spiritual advisor.
  B) Remind patients that nurses are not ministers.
  C) Avoid any discussion of religion or spirituality.
  D) Offer a compassionate presence.


amandanbreshears

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D


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