The nurse has assessed a patient who is to undergo gynecological surgery. The nurse will determine the nursing diagnosis based upon the patient's: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Attitudes about menstruation.
2. Body image.
3. Attitudes about sexuality.
4. Long-term risk reduction.
5. Use of acupuncture.
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Nursing assessment for surgical procedures includes identifying the woman's physiologic, psychosocial, and sexual needs as she approaches her surgery. The significance of the patient's reproductive health to her self-image is reflected in her attitudes about menstruation.
Rationale 2: Nursing assessment for surgical procedures includes identifying the woman's physiologic, psychosocial, and sexual needs as she approaches her surgery. The significance of the patient's reproductive health to her self-image is reflected in her body image.
Rationale 3: Nursing assessment for surgical procedures includes identifying the woman's physiologic, psychosocial, and sexual needs as she approaches her surgery. The significance of the patient's reproductive health to her self-image is reflected in her attitudes about sexuality.
Rationale 4: Long-term risk reduction is not an assessment the nurse makes before establishing the nursing diagnosis.
Rationale 5: Use of accupuncture is not an assessment the nurse would make before establishing the nursing diagnosis.
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