Exam 17: Loss,Grief, Dying

The mother of a preschool child dies suddenly of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm.What recommendation should the nurse make to the family regarding how to most therapeutically care for the child?

Which dysrhythmia confirms death?

An elderly man lost his wife a year ago to cardiovascular disease.During a healthcare visit,he tells the nurse he has begun adjusting to life without his wife.According to John Bowlby,which stage of grief does this comment most likely indicate?

Which of the following might be a warning sign that a child needs professional help after the death of a loved one? Choose all that apply.

What emotional response is typical during the Rando's confrontation phase of the grieving process?

A 73-year-old patient who suffered a stroke is being transferred from the acute care hospital to a nursing home for ongoing care because she is unable to care for herself at home.Which type of loss is this patient most likely experiencing?

According to the Uniform Determination of Death Act,which bodily function must be lost to declare death?

The nurse has been explaining advance directives to a patient.Which response by the patient would indicate that he has correctly understood the information? "An advance directive is a document

How should the nurse respond to a family immediately after a patient dies?

A patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has a living will that states he does not want endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation as a means of respiratory resuscitation.As the patient's condition deteriorates,the patient asks whether he can change his decision.Which response by the nurse is best?

According to William Worden,which task in the grieving process takes longest to achieve?

When providing postmortem care,the nurse places dentures in the mouth and closes the eyes and mouth of the patient within 2 to 4 hours after death.Why is the timing of the action so important?

Throughout the course of his illness,a patient has denied its seriousness,even though his health professionals have explained prognosis of death very clearly.Physiologic signs now indicate that he will probably die within a short period of time,but he is still firmly in a state of emotional denial.The patient says to the nurse,"Tell my wife to stop hovering and go home.I'm going to be fine." How should the nurse respond?

A patient dying of heart failure has changed his choice about his end-of-life treatment measures several times.He says,"I just can't make up my mind about it." Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this patient?

Which of the following patient goals is most appropriate when managing the patient dying of cancer? The patient will

Which patient is at most risk for experiencing difficult grieving?

During a health history,a patient whose wife died unexpectedly 6 months ago in a motor vehicle accident admits that he drinks at least six bourbon and waters every night before going to bed.Which type of grief does this best illustrate?

To be eligible for insurance benefits covering hospice care,a physician must certify that which of the following apply to the patient? Choose all that apply.

Which intervention is appropriate for a client receiving palliative care? Choose all that apply.

Which intervention should be included in the plan of care for a patient in the end-stage death process?