The Husband of a Terminally Ill Patient Is Concerned That

question 8

Multiple Choice

The husband of a terminally ill patient is concerned that his 15-year-old daughter is angry with him that his wife is going to die. Which of the following should the nurse do to support the spouse?

• A) Tell him that the child will soon get over the death of the parent and things will be back to normal
• B) Encourage him to leave the child alone
• C) Remind him that children that age act unreasonably and getting upset will not help
• D) Explain that anger is a natural emotion at 15 and that the daughter needs to be reminded that one parent is still there to support and help her

Understand the effects of damage to specific brain areas on language and comprehension.

Identify the concepts of lateralization of function and cortical localization in the brain.

Describe the historical contributions to the understanding of brain function and language processing.

Recognize the symptoms and distinguish between different types of aphasia.

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Definitions:

Societal Utility

The degree to which something meets the needs and contributes to the well-being or benefit of society.

Means of Production

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A moral philosophy that emphasizes the adherence to a set of rules or duties as the basis for ethical behavior.

Mission Statements

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