Author Question: A 73-year-old patient was admitted with a perforated bowel. Following surgical repair, he developed ... (Read 55 times)

james · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A 73-year-old patient was admitted with a perforated bowel. Following surgical repair, he developed complications and required an extensive stay in the hospital. How can the medical-surgical nurse best promote self-esteem in this patient?

1) Assist the patient to ambulate in the hallway once daily.
2) Encourage the patient to participate in self-care.
3) Introduce herself to the patient if he does not know her.
4) Listen attentively when the patient speaks.

Question 2

Which nursing diagnosis is categorized as a psychosocial, rather than a self-concept, diagnosis?

1) Ineffective Individual Coping
2) Situational Low Self-Esteem
3) Disturbed Personal Identity
4) Disturbed Body Image