A Terminally Ill Client Is Admitted to the Hospital

question 12

Multiple Choice

A terminally ill client is admitted to the hospital. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the initial plan of care?

• A)Determine the client's wishes regarding end-of-life care.
• B)Emphasize the importance of addressing any family issues.
• C)Discuss the normal grief process with the client and family.
• D)Encourage the client to talk about any fears or unresolved issues.

Recognize the unique characteristics and contributions of the neocortex.

Understand the role of the spinal cord and its sections in conveying sensory and motor signals.

Conceptualize the basic principles of neuroanatomy and its implications for cognitive and motor processes.

Understanding the structural and functional organization of the nervous system.

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Definitions:

Resonance Structures

Different Lewis structures for the same molecule that depict different possible arrangements of electrons without altering the positions of the atoms.

Compound Name

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IUPAC Name

The systematic method of naming chemical compounds as standardized by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

IUPAC Name

is the systematic name given to a chemical substance based on the rules of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.