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shenderson6

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The female partner of a young couple is concerned about what the results of fertility tests might reveal. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse use to plan care for this patient?
 
  A) Fear related to possible outcome of subfertility studies
  B) Deficient knowledge related to measures to promote fertility
  C) Anxiety related to the procedures necessary for fertility testing
  D) Situational low self-esteem related to the apparent inability to conceive

Question 2

A nurse is assessing a rape survivor for post-traumatic stress disorder. The nurse asks the woman, Do you feel as though you are reliving the trauma? The nurse is assessing for which of the following?
 
  A) Physical symptoms
  B) Intrusive thoughts
  C) Avoidance
  D) Hyperarousal



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Answer to Question 1

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The nursing diagnosis that would be the most appropriate to address concerns about the outcome of subfertility studies would be fear related to possible outcome. There is no information to support this patient having a knowledge deficit. The patient already had the testing so anxiety regarding these procedure processes would not be appropriate at this time. It is unknown if the patient will experience situational low self-esteem because the results of the fertility tests have not be disclosed to the patient.

Answer to Question 2

B
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The question is used to assess the woman for intrusive thoughts that reflect the client reexperiencing the trauma. Physical symptoms would be assessed with questions about sleeping, eating, palpitations and other problems. Avoidance would be reflected in questions involving withdrawal socially, avoiding situations that remind the woman of the rape. Hyperarousal would be noted by irritability and an exaggerated startle response.



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