The nurse has assessed a patient who was admitted for rehabilitation after a fall that resulted in hemiplegia

Question

The patient's care plan may require nursing diagnoses related to which concerns? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Sensory perception
2. Body image
3. Cognitive abilities
4. Role performance
5. Independence

Answer 1

1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: The patient will experience changes in sensory perception that should be addressed in the care plan.
Rationale 2: Patients who have experienced an SCI experience significant psychosocial impact. These patients are faced with changes related to change of body image.
Rationale 3: Injuries resulting in hemiplegia are not likely to change a patient's cognitive abilities for the long term unless other serious complications also occurred.
Rationale 4: Patients who have experienced an SCI experience significant psychosocial impact. These patients are faced with changes related to previous personal and interpersonal roles.
Rationale 5: Patients who have experienced an SCI experience significant psychosocial impact. These patients are faced with changes related to loss of independence.