N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice

N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice Study Guide 165. A 70-year-old African American woman has a 20-year history of battling a chronic illness that has left her with a significant disability. She has undergone numerous treatments with varied success rates. Which of the following may place this patient at an increased risk for complications? a. Patient’s exposure to treatments that may counteract each other b. The length of the patient’s chronic illness c. The patient’s age, race, and gender d. All of the above 166. Experiencing the pain of loss is not a normal part of the mourning process. a. True b. False 167. DNR orders are not usually included in an advance directive. a. True b. False 168. A home health nurse is working with a client who has had to quit his job after a serious injury; his future employability remains uncertain. He states that his life has no meaning or purpose anymore, and that he feels extremely lonely. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client? a. Spiritual duress 169. Informed consent involves all of the following requirements except: a. The client must understand the potential risks and benefits that might result from consenting to a procedure b. The client must be capable of making decisions c. The decision must be made voluntarily without coercion d. Informed consent cannot be revoked after it is given 170. What is the nurse’s best response to a patient who asks her if taking an antacid while on an NSAID will help decrease her upset stomach issues? a. “Antacids help to reduce the incidence of pain.” b. “Antacids should never be taken with an NSAID.” c. “Antacids help to reduce the likelihood of gastric bleeding that could occur with the use of NSAIDs.” d. None of the above are appropriate responses Altered family process b. Health-seeking behavior c. Spiritual distress d.

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