A Nurse Cares for a 13-Year-Old Adolescent with a Terminal

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse cares for a 13-year-old adolescent with a terminal illness.Which client statement does the nurse expect to hear from this client regarding death and dying?

• A)"I will go to sleep for a long time and then wake up."
• B)"I know that people die with my disease but I won't die."
• C)"I wonder what happens to people after death."
• D)"I know people die but I will defy my own death."

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Definitions:

Peroxyformic Acid

An organic compound that is a peroxy acid, formed by reacting formic acid with hydrogen peroxide, known for its oxidizing properties.

Cysteic Acid

An amino acid derived from the oxidation of cysteine, characterized by a sulfonic acid group (-SO3H) attached to its side chain.

Lipoprotein

Complexes of lipids and proteins that transport lipids through the bloodstream.

Peptide Coupling Reagent

A chemical used to facilitate the formation of peptide bonds between amino acids during the synthesis of peptides or proteins.