A Patient Reports That Financial Problems Are Stressing His Marriage

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient reports that financial problems are stressing his marriage.Today he heard rumors about impending cutbacks at work,and he fears he will be laid off.He is wringing his hands,has a pulse rate of 112/minute,respirations are 26/minute,and his blood pressure is 166/88 instead of being in his usual 110-120/76-84 range.Which nursing intervention or recommendation should be used first?

• A) Go to sleep 30 to 60 minutes earlier each night to increase rest.
• B) Relax by spending more time playing with his pet dog.
• C) Slow and deepen breathing via use of a positive,repeated word.
• D) Consider that a new job might be better than his present one.

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Definitions:

Lost Profits

Lost profits refer to the potential earnings a company or individual was unable to realize due to another party's wrongful acts or breaches of contract.

Defective Performance

The failure to meet the required or expected standards of performance in the execution of a contractual duty or obligation.

Computation of Damages

The process of calculating the amount of money that one party must pay to another as compensation for harm or loss caused by a breach of contract, negligence, or other wrongful act.

Injured Party

An individual or entity that has suffered harm or damage due to the actions or negligence of another party.