Question 1

A nurse who provides bereavement counseling is working with the family of a child who recently died from cancer. Which of the following statements may be a common expression of grief and guilt by a family member?

Accepted Answer

A)   65-year-old grandparent: "It helped me prepare for my death."
B)   Parents: "We did everything we could and we are at peace."
C)   Uncle: "It was for the best."
D)   Sister: "It is all my fault; I wanted him to die."

Question 2

Which of the following phrases can do much to instill hope in the dying patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   "This is a hopeless situation."
B)   "Nothing more can be done."
C)   "Everything will be fine, so don't worry."
D)   "Let me tell you about your illness." D

Question 3

The parents of a teenager who is being maintained on life support after a motorcycle crash tell the nurse, "We would like to donate his organs if he dies." What is the nurse's role in organ donation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Realize that it is a legal responsibility to call the coroner.
B)   Review options and provide consent forms to the family.
C)   Make arrangements for protocols for retrieving the organs.
D)   None; organ donation is a physician's responsibility.

Question 4

A nurse is talking to a patient who has been told he has a terminal illness and is responding in an angry manner. What statement by the nurse would best facilitate better patient outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Why are you so angry? The doctor told you why you will not live."
B)   "I'm sorry you are in pain right now, but we have to talk about this."
C)   "When you feel like talking about how you feel, let me know."
D)   "How much do you know and what do you want to know?"

Question 5

A dying patient is crying. She states, "I can't pray. I can't forgive myself." What would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis based on this data?

Accepted Answer

A)   Noncompliance
B)   Knowledge Deficit
C)   Low Self-Esteem
D)   Spiritual Distress D

Question 6

Which of the following are signs of a "good death." Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   minimal or moderate pain experienced
B)   The person dies according to the wishes of the family.
C)   The person dies with dignity.
D)   The person is prepared for death.
E)   The person has a sense of completion of life.F)  The person has a good relationship with healthcare providers. C, D, E, F

Exam 32: Urinary Elimination

A nurse who provides bereavement counseling is working with the family of a child who recently died from cancer. Which of the following statements may be a common expression of grief and guilt by a family member?

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Which of the following phrases can do much to instill hope in the dying patient?

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D

The parents of a teenager who is being maintained on life support after a motorcycle crash tell the nurse, "We would like to donate his organs if he dies." What is the nurse's role in organ donation?

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A nurse is talking to a patient who has been told he has a terminal illness and is responding in an angry manner. What statement by the nurse would best facilitate better patient outcomes?

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A dying patient is crying. She states, "I can't pray. I can't forgive myself." What would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis based on this data?

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D

Which of the following are signs of a "good death." Select all that apply.

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C, D, E, F

Exam 32: Urinary Elimination

A nurse who provides bereavement counseling is working with the family of a child who recently died from cancer. Which of the following statements may be a common expression of grief and guilt by a family member?

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Which of the following phrases can do much to instill hope in the dying patient?

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The parents of a teenager who is being maintained on life support after a motorcycle crash tell the nurse, "We would like to donate his organs if he dies." What is the nurse's role in organ donation?

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A nurse is talking to a patient who has been told he has a terminal illness and is responding in an angry manner. What statement by the nurse would best facilitate better patient outcomes?

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A dying patient is crying. She states, "I can't pray. I can't forgive myself." What would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis based on this data?

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Which of the following are signs of a "good death." Select all that apply.

Correct AnswerverifiedC, D, E, F

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D

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D

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C, D, E, F