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The parents of a 10-year-old child are informed that the child is in the terminal stage of acute
lymphocytic leukemia. The nurse explains to the parents about the care to be taken for the
child. Which characteristics of the parents indicate that they are in the acceptance stage of
grief? - Ans Being sad but determined to spend meaningful last days with their child letting
her know their love
The nurse informs a client that his/her spouse was killed in an automobile accident. The
client begins to scream "No, no, that's a lie!" while covering her ears and rocking back and
forth. Which stage of grief would the nurse anticipate next? - Ans Anger
Which behavioral adaptation response occurs in a client who has severe anxiety? - Ans
Psychoneurotic responses
The nurse is reviewing a chart of a new client and sees that the physician has documented the
client has a somatic symptom disorder. What does this information tell the nurse about the
client? - Ans This client will demonstrate physical symptoms for which there is no
demonstrable organic pathology.
A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit for the fourth time in a month after being found
face down in parking lot with an extremely high blood alcohol level. While speaking with the
nurse, the client explains he drinks alcohol to ease the pain of losing his family. What ego
defense mechanism is the client exemplifying? - Ans Denial
, When the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated, which process runs parallel to
increased cardiac output? - Ans Increased heart rate
Which physical characteristics may be noticed in a client with severe anxiety? Select all
that apply. - Ans Diarrhea
Headaches
Urinary frequency
After interacting with the partner of a client who has terminal cancer, the nurse anticipates
that the client is experiencing denial. Which statement of the caregiver supports the nurse's
conclusion? - Ans "My partner wants to shift to another hospital for a second opinion, even
though it is obvious from his symptoms and diagnostic reports."
Which emotional symptoms help the nurse to identify that a client is experiencing
severe anxiety? Select all that apply. - Ans Feeling of dread
Feeling of horror
Feeling of loathing
Which contributor to mental health research asserted that there are cultural aspects of
mental illness? - Ans Horwitz
What are the coping mechanisms adopted by a client to relieve mild anxiety? Select all
that apply. - Ans Sleeping
Laughing
Which biological responses occur at the sustained stage of stress during the "fight or
flight" syndrome? Select all that apply. - Ans Decreased immune response
Decreased inflammatory response
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