A Patient with Terminal Cancer Is Being Admitted to a Family-Centered

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient with terminal cancer is being admitted to a family-centered inpatient hospice. The patient's spouse visits daily and cheerfully talks with the patient about wedding anniversary plans for the next year. When the nurse asks about any concerns,the spouse says,"I'm busy at work,but otherwise things are fine." Which provisional nursing diagnosis is appropriate for the patient's spouse?

• A)Ineffective coping related to lack of grieving
• B)Anxiety related to complicated grieving process
• C)Hopelessness related to knowledge deficit about cancer
• D)Caregiver role strain related to spouse's complex care needs

Understand the procedure and rationale for obtaining sputum specimens for tuberculosis diagnosis.

Recognize the diagnostic utility of Hemoccult testing for gastrointestinal conditions.

Identify the methods and significance of chemical urine analysis.

Understand the preferred sites for arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling.

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Definitions:

Mental Status

A clinical assessment of a patient's cognitive, emotional, and psychological well-being.

Psychiatric Disorders

Refers to a wide range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior.

Life Stressors

External pressures or events that cause strain or tension in an individual's life.

Cerebrovascular Accident

A medical emergency resulting from a disturbance in the blood supply to the brain, commonly known as a stroke.