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Fundamentals of Nursing

What Should the Nurse Do?

Fundamentals of NursingWhat Should the Nurse Do?

What Should the Nurse Do?

1 .
A patient who has a long-standing history of type 2 diabetes mellitus has been experiencing extreme episodes of anxiety with accompanying feelings of a racing heart, breathing fast, and high blood sugar. The patient asks the nurse why this is happening. What should the nurse do to explain the stress response?
2 .
A patient who is scheduled to undergo mental health testing is frequently asking to use the restroom to void. What should the nurse do in order to maximize the patient’s performance on the test?
3 .
A nurse is caring for a patient with a long-standing history of hypertension. The patient is worried about this becoming worse, because a third prescription is now necessary for control. In talking to the patient, the nurse discovers the patient is not self-aware. What should the nurse recommend to help the patient foster self-awareness?
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