Mr. Gary's wife verbalized that she is anxious about the impending death of her husband. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Tell me more about what you're feeling' (B) is most appropriate, inviting Mrs. Gary to express anxiety therapeutically, per Rogers. 'Everything's alright' (A) dismisses, 'you'll get over it' (C) assumes, 'why anxious' (D) judges. B fosters support, making it correct.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Discussing Mr. Gary's condition with another client (C) violates confidentiality breaching privacy, per ethics/HIPAA. Family (A) and team (B) are permissible, client himself (D) is direct care. C's unauthorized disclosure makes it the violation.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Admitting a med error and reporting is accountability (A) taking responsibility, per ethics. Malpractice (B) and negligence (C) define the error, fidelity (D) promises. A reflects ownership, making it correct.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Risk factors can be modified (A, e.g., smoking), inherent (C, e.g., genetics), like smoking (D) 'always leads to disease' (B) isn't true, they increase likelihood, not certainty. B's absolute fails, making it untrue.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) has three stages (B) alarm, resistance, exhaustion, per Selye. Not one-time (A), involves hormones (C, e.g., cortisol), not all (D). B truly outlines GAS's phased response, making it correct.