The patient, age 32, has ulcerative colitis, and his condition is deteriorating. An ileostomy is scheduled. After the procedure, this patient may be at risk for
a. Activity intolerance.
b. Sexual dysfunction.
c. Disturbed body image.
d. Ineffective thermoregulation.
C
Nursing diagnoses for the surgical patient may be focused on potential Ineffective coping, Situational low self-esteem, and Disturbed body image.
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a. Emboli b. Emphysema c. Sputum d. Empyema
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A therapist emphasized the family's identity as a social network. Which family therapy approach did the psychologist employ?
A) Psychoanalytic B) Structural C) Interactional D) Systemic
The nurse's goal in crisis intervention is to provide:
A. problem-solving techniques and structured activities. B. an insight-oriented analytic approach. C. medication to sedate the client. D. nondirective techniques such as free association.