A 49-year-old male patient has just had an ileostomy created as part of the treatment plan for bladder cancer. The nurse has begun the patient's discharge planning process and is creating an appropriate plan of care
When planning this patient's care, what psychosocial nursing diagnosis should the nurse most likely prioritize?
A) Dysfunctional grieving related to the presence of an ileostomy
B) Ineffective family coping related to the presence of an ileostomy
C) Anxiety related to the presence of an ileostomy
D) Body image disturbance related to the presence of an ileostomy
D
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A nurse can best address factors of critical importance to successful community treatment, including making assessments relative to: (Select all that apply.)
a. housing adequacy and stability. b. income adequacy and stability. c. family and other support systems. d. early psychosocial development. e. substance abuse history and current use.
A client who has been taking high-dose corticosteroid therapy for 1 month to treat a severe inflammatory condition, which has now resolved, asks the nurse why she needs to continue tak-ing corticosteroids. Which is the nurse's best response?
a. "It is possible for the inflammation to re-cur if you stop the drugs." b. "Once you start corticosteroids, you have to be weaned off them." c. "You must decrease the dose slowly so your hormones will begin to work again." d. "The drug suppresses your immune sys-tem, which needs to be built back up."
The client wants to know how long Medicare will pay for skilled needs. How long can the nurse continue to provide this care before she must seek a renewal if skilled needs continue to exist?
A) 30 days B) 45 days C) 60 days D) 90 days
Insulin is most commonly administered using the ________ route.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).