MrsCantor, 70 Years of Age, Has Been Admitted to Hospital

question 4

Multiple Choice

Mrs.Cantor, 70 years of age, has been admitted to hospital with chest pain.She has recently lost her husband because of a sudden myocardial infarction, and she blames herself for not recognizing his warning signs.What is the nurse's priority intervention with Mrs.Cantor?

• A)Encourage Mrs.Cantor to complete her activities of daily living.
• B)Encourage Mrs.Cantor to express feelings of guilt, fear, anger, or sadness.
• C)Assess causes of Mrs.Cantor's disenfranchised grieving processes.
• D)Identify Mrs.Cantor's feelings connected to anticipatory grief.

---

Definitions:

Nausea

A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit, often a symptom of other conditions or side effects of medication.

Vomiting

The forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth, which can be a symptom of various conditions or diseases.

Surgical Procedures

Medical operations involving an incision with instruments, typically performed to repair damage or remove diseased tissue.

Medical Asepsis

Practices aimed at reducing the number and spread of pathogens or microorganisms to prevent infection and maintain health.