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During a Home Visit, the Nurse Learns That a Patient

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During a home visit, the nurse learns that a patient with chronic heart failure is planning to quit cardiac rehabilitation because of the fear of dying while on the treadmill. Which response by the nurse is best?


Definitions:

Dead

The state of having ceased all biological functions that sustain a living organism; no longer alive.

Living

The act of being alive; the maintenance of life processes including growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.

Ju/'hoansi

An indigenous foraging people of Southern Africa, especially noted for their extensive knowledge of the natural environment and cultural practices.

Trance

A state of altered consciousness, often characterized by heightened focus, receptivity, and detachment from immediate surroundings.

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