NCLEX-PN
Physiological Adaptation NCLEX PN Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A 60-year-old widower is hospitalized after complaining of difficulty sleeping, extreme apprehension, shortness of breath, and a sense of impending doom. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
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Choice 2 provides support, reassurance, and an opportunity to gain insight into the cause of the anxiety.
Choice 1 dismisses the client's feelings and offers false reassurance.
Choices 3 and 4 do not allow the client to discuss his feelings, which he must do in order to understand and resolve the cause of his anxiety.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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