Author Question: The nurse is caring for a group of patients on the medical-surgical unit. Which patient is most ... (Read 63 times)

Wadzanai · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is caring for a group of patients on the medical-surgical unit. Which patient is most likely to experience the most difficulty in adapting to a change in body image? The patient:

1) Who suffered a traumatic amputation of the left leg in an industrial accident.
2) With hypothyroidism who has coarse, dry, thinning hair, and weight gain.
3) Who is obese and who underwent gastric bypass surgery.
4) With peripheral vascular disease who required a wound graft.

Question 2

Which response by the patient demonstrates an internal locus of control?

1) My blood sugar wouldn't be out of control if my wife prepared better foods.
2) I knew I shouldn't have come to this hospital; I'd be better if I hadn't.
3) God must be getting even with me for my past behavior.
4) I'm just glad to be alive; the accident could've been a lot worse.