A nursing diagnosis for the patient with a new laryngectomy would be Social isolation related to impaired verbal communication related to removal of the larynx. What is an appropriate nursing intervention?
a. Complete care quickly
b. Provide a pad and pencil or magic slate
c. Refrain from conversations with the patient to reduce stress level
d. Offer books or jigsaw puzzles for entertainment
ANS: B
Provide patient with implements for communication. Rapidly completing care and provision of solitary activities does not reduce social isolation.
You might also like to view...
A mother explained that she had just dropped her 3-year-old off at her own mother's so she could come in for the required examination for her new job. She excitedly shared her hopes that she would be able to afford a used car rather than having to ride a
Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. "I'm sure the exam won't show any problems. I'm so excited for you." b. "Don't forget to buy a child's seat when you get your car." c. "How do you think your child will adapt to you being at work all day?" d. "It's fantastic that you have a new job in this rough economy. Will your mother be able to continue to babysit?"
During an assessment, the patient describes shoulder pain. The nurse responds, "So, you have this shoulder pain when you eat fried foods or ice cream, is that correct?" The nurse is utilizing which of the following techniques while assessing the
patient? 1. Interpretation 2. Facilitation 3. Empathy 4. Summary
A chronic, nonspecific inflammatory bowel disease generally affecting the terminal ileum, jejunum, and colon is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Mr. Bean is a 76-year-old patient who has been hospitalized with pneumonia. He has had some difficulty sleeping since his hospitalization
He would like to avoid taking medication to help him sleep since he has had problems with sleeping pills in the past. Which of the following is the least likely measure to promote sleep? A. Encouraging Mr. Bean to void before bedtime B. Asking Mr. Bean's wife to give him a backrub C. Giving Mr. Bean an extra blanket D. Providing a warm cup of hot cocoa before bedtime