A client with bone cancer is hospitalized for a limb salvage procedure. How can the nurse best address the client's psychosocial needs?
a. Assess the client's coping skills and support systems.
b. Explain that the surgery leads to a longer life expectancy.
c. Refer the client to the social worker or hospital chaplain.
d. Reinforce physical therapy to aid with ambulating normally.
ANS: A
The first step in the nursing process is assessment. The nurse should assess coping skills and possible support systems that will be helpful in this client's treatment. Explaining that a limb salvage procedure will extend life does not address the client's psychosocial needs. Referrals may be necessary, but the nurse should assess first. Reinforcing physical therapy is also helpful but again does not address the psychosocial needs of the client.
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