Dying and grieving - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The patient states that thepatient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is not controlling his pain. thenurse checks theinfusion setup and IV site and then evaluates thepatient‘s ability to use thesystem. All looks in order. thenurse should notify thephysician to: (Select all that apply.) a. report suspected drug-seeking behavior. b. possibly change thedrug being used. c. adjust thedosage of thedrug being used. d. request placebo medication to evaluate true pain. ANS: B, C Instruct thepatient to...

Cultural Considerations - Native American :~~ -No eye contact -May sing, wail, or shriek around dying family member -Soul does not leave body up to 36hr -Avoidance of negative thought by not discussing serious illness Cultural Considerations - Black American :~~ -Usually independent, depends on family -Home remedies may be used -Bad luck to die in home -Professionals prepare body Cultural Considerations - Chinese American :~~ -Eldest male in charge of decisions -No eye contact ...

Thanatology Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is the main focus of thanatology from a socio-cultural perspective? It focuses on how different societies and cultures perceive and handle death. How do historical practices surrounding death influence modern funerary customs? Many modern customs, such as burial or cremation, are rooted in historical traditions that have evolved over time. What is the significance of rituals in death across cultures? Rituals provide structure, m...

Test Bank for A Topical Approach to Lifespan Development 11th Edition By John Santrock. Section 1: The Life-Span Perspective 1.Introduction Section 2: Biological Processes, Physical Development, and Health 2.Biological Beginnings 3.Physical Development and Biological Aging 4.Health 5.Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development Section 3: Cognitive Processes and Development 6. Cognitive Developmental Approaches 7. Information Processing 8. Intelligence 9. Language Development Section 4...

PNVN 1631 EXAM #1 50 questions and answers. 1. Following the death of a day-old infant, the nurse brings the baby to the parents. What is the rationale for the parents’ visit with the deceased baby? a. Bond with the family. b. Reinforce the individuality of the baby. c. Generate preparation for another child. d. Make the death a reality. When possible, the parents should see, touch, and hold the infant to cope better with the reality of the death. 2. After a health care provider i...

Chapter 30: Dying, Death, and Grieving Halter: Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, 8th Edition Question 1: An adult says to the nurse, "The cancer in my neck spread in only 2 months. I've been cursed my whole life. Maybe if I had been more generous with others ..." Considering the stages of grief described by Kübler-Ross, which stage is evident? - a. Anger - b. Denial - c. Depression - d. Bargaining Answer: d. Bargaining Feedb...

Test Bank For Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 9th Edition By Margaret Jordan Halter || All Chapters ( 1-36) || Newest Version 2024 A+ Bank For Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 9th Edition By Margaret Jordan Halter Table Of Contents UNIT I: Foundations in Theory Chapter 1. Mental Health and Mental Illness Chapter 2. Theories and Therapies Chapter 3. Psychobiology and Psychopharmacology UNIT II: Foundations for Practice Chapter 4...

Test Bank - A Topical Approach to Lifespan Development 11th Edition By John Santrock. Section 1: The Life-Span Perspective 1. Introduction Section 2: Biological Processes, Physical Development, and Health 2. Biological Beginnings 3. Physical Development and Biological Aging 4. Health 5. Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development Section 3: Cognitive Processes and Development 6. Cognitive Developmental Approaches 7. Information Processing 8. Intelligence 9. Language Development Sectio...

PSYC 290N Week 8 Discussion; Death, Dying and Grieving

Chapter 22: End-of-Life Care for Children and Their Families 1. A nurse is discussing end-of-life care with a family of a child with terminal cancer. What should the nurse prioritize in the conversation? A) Financial concerns B) The child’s current symptoms C) Future care plans D) The family’s coping strategies Answer: B Rationale: Addressing the child's current symptoms is essential to ensure comfort and manage pain effectively. NCLEX Reference: Psychosocial Integrity – Copin...