The concept of off time loss suggests that if you had a patient who just lost a loved one, you would be most concerned about an adverse reaction if that patient had lost
a. a parent.
b. a spouse.
c. a child.
d. a close friend.
Question 2
Many experts view the increase in suicide among older adults as not only a consequence of emotional problems, but also as a result of
a. loneliness after the loss of a spouse.
b. chronic pain, disease, or long-term illness.
c. anger caused by ageism.
d. depression and anxiety.
Nurses possess a wide variety of experiences which they take into each patient encounter.
Patient Teaching
Patient Teaching Methods
Cyanosis as shown here at the patient’s fingertips results from a lack of oxygen in the tissues
National Patient Safety Goals for Acute-Care Hospitals
Estimating Potential Blood Volume Loss (Part 2)