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Question 1 of 5

A young mother tells the nurse, I cant stop smoking. That is what I do to make myself feel better. What is the term used to describe this behavior?

A. defense mechanism

B. coping mechanism

C. caregiver burden

D. crisis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: coping mechanism

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is attending to a client who was diagnosed with heart failure. During the examination, the nurse observes that the client is dyspneic with crackles upon auscultation. Which symptoms would manifest for a client with excess fluid volume?

A. Decreased central venous pressure

B. Flat neck and hand veins

C. Hypertension

D. Weight loss

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hypertension

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is an example of a perceived loss?

A. A patient mourns the loss of his amputated leg.

B. A patient grieves for the loss of his wife to cancer.

C. An older patient grieves for the loss of his independence.

D. A patient grieves for the loss of his job.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: An older patient grieves for the loss of his independence.

Question 4 of 5

Although all of the following are factors that affect grief, which one is most likely to influence a persons expression of grief?

A. socioeconomic factors

B. cultural influences

C. religious influences

D. cause of death

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: cultural influences

Question 5 of 5

A patient has been instructed to increase fluid intake but as a result has lost sleep to get up to void several times a night. What can the nurse recommend to decrease the interruption of sleep?

A. Drink most of the liquids during the night.

B. Drink most of the liquids before 5 p.m.

C. Try drinking coffee instead of water.

D. Drink the total amount of liquids before noon.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Drink most of the liquids before 5 p.m.

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