The nursing staff is working on nursing diagnoses for a patient following a simple mastectomy. A diagnosis that should take priority is:
1. Knowledge deficit.
2. Impaired physical mobility.
3. Disturbed body image.
4. Sexual dysfunction.
1
Knowledge deficit is the primary diagnosis in this case. In the implementations for instruc-tion and education, many of the other concerns can be addressed.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 1066
OBJ: 5 TOP: Nursing Diagnosis
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Nursing Diagnosis
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
You might also like to view...
Which of the following individuals would most likely possess normal plasma cell synthesis and fully differentiated myeloid and lymphoid cells?
A) A 7-year-old boy with a diagnosis of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) B) A 70-year-old male who has acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) C) A 58-year-old female with HIV and multiple myeloma D) A 78-year-old male who has been diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
A registered nurse is relocating and is seeking employment at a hospital that focuses on patient safety. Which staffing issues have a negative impact on patient safety?
a. Eight-hour shifts b. Twelve-hour shifts c. Mandatory overtime d. Student nurses on the unit e. Unplanned overtime
The nurse is assisting a patient with ways to reduce the severity of the monthly discomfort associated with premenstrual syndrome. What information should the nurse review with this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. Apply ice packs to the lower abdominal region. 2. Practice abdominal breathing. 3. Balance exercise with rest. 4. Increase sodium intake. 5. Restrict caffeine intake.
A specific test is one that has the ability to:
a. correctly identify those who have the dis-ease. b. correctly identify those who do not have the disease. c. be exclusively used to make a diagnosis. d. exclude competing explanations for another test finding.