Which statement by the patient reflects patient education that was based on the concept of integrated patient care?
a. "I know I'm anxious when I get a tension headache."
b. "My anxiety is a result of stressors I don't cope well with."
c. "Medication has helped me tremendously with anxiety control."
d. "Anxiety runs in my family; my entire family is trying to deal with it."
ANS: A
Integrated patient care is the recognition of the interplay between physical and mental health. In integrated care, these disorders are not treated as separate illnesses; rather, they are treated together. The remaining options make no mention of a relationship between mental and physical illness.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is concerned that a patient is at risk for malnutrition after what was assessed? (Select all that apply.)
A) Difficulty ambulating B) Ill-fitting dentures C) Lives at home with family D) Receives monthly pension E) Age 83 years
Placing no limits on the ages or numbers of visitors and providing sleeping facilities for the caregivers in a child's room in a health care facility will most likely bring which of the following results?
a. The child will be more dependent on the family. b. There will be loss of rest by the child. c. Family-centered care will be enhanced. d. Nurses will find procedures less difficult to carry out.
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client on an antiretroviral agent. The client's spouse asks the nurse how she can best practice infection-control techniques. What techniques should the nurse discuss with the client's spouse? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Take the client's temperature daily. 2. Avoid the affected area. 3. Take your temperature daily. 4. Practice good handwashing. 5. Weekly laboratory blood draws
The nurse suspects that the client has nontraditional health beliefs and often uses nontraditional remedies to treat various illnesses. What is the best approach for obtaining this information from the client?
A. "What are your favorite foods?" B. "Have you been taking any remedies that your family taught you to use?" C. "Would you like to keep wearing that gold cross while you are in the hospital?" D. "You haven't been eating any of those funny herbs your people use, have you?"