A Nurse Talks with a Woman Who Recently Learned That

question 5

Multiple Choice

A nurse talks with a woman who recently learned that her husband died while jogging. Select the appropriate statement for the nurse.

• A) "At least your husband did not suffer."
• B) "It's better to go quickly as your husband did."
• C) "Your husband's loss must be very painful for you."
• D) "You will begin to feel better after you get over the shock."

---

Definitions:

Viral Infection

Invasion and multiplication of pathogenic viruses in the body, leading to a disease state.

Heart Valve

Structures within the heart that maintain the direction of blood flow by opening and closing during the cardiac cycle.

Nursing Babies

The act of feeding infants with breast milk directly from the mother's breast, which provides essential nutrients and antibodies.

Gauze Pad

A thin, transparent fabric with a loose open weave, used in medicine to dress wounds and prevent infection.