The Nurse Has Cared for a Patient for Several Days

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse has cared for a patient for several days.The patient is terminal and is very near death.The nurse notices the heart rate on the monitor decreasing and then the absence of a pattern.The family is standing at the patient's bed,and when the nurse checks the patient and finds no pulse or blood pressure,the family begins sobbing and hugging each other.Some hold the patient's hand.The nurse is overwhelmed by the presence of grief and leaves the room to cry in the nurses' lounge.What is the nurse demonstrating?

• A) Task-oriented touch
• B) Caring touch
• C) Protective touch
• D) None of the above

Identify key elements of a message's overall subject.

Understand the characteristics and treatment modalities relevant to somatic symptom disorders.

Comprehend the role of medications in managing somatic symptom disorders.

Identify the impact of somatic symptom disorders on family dynamics and patient roles.

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Definitions:

Socially Responsive

Exhibiting behaviors that are sensitive, adaptive, and appropriately responsive to social situations or interactions.

Prosocial Behavior

Actions intended to benefit others, including behaviors like helping, sharing, donating, co-operating, and volunteering.

Constructive Actions

Behaviors or actions taken with the intention of creating positive outcomes or contributing to problem-solving.

Media Violence

Exposure to violent images and content in media, and its potential effects on aggressive behavior and attitudes.