A young male patient is diagnosed with testicular cancer. Which ...

[clippers!]

A young male patient is diagnosed with testicular cancer. Which action will the nurse take first?
 
  a. Provide information to the patient.
  b. Allow time for the patient's friends.
  c. Ask about the patient's priority needs.
  d. Find support for the family and patient.

Question 2

A nurse is teaching the staff about a nursing theory that views a person, family, or community developing a normal line of defense. Which theory is the nurse describing?
 
  a. Ego defense model
  b. Immunity model
  c. Neuman Systems Model
  d. Pender's Health Promotion Model

[annierak]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Take time to understand a patient's meaning of the precipitating event and the ways in which stress is affecting his life. For example, in the case of a woman who has just been told that a breast mass was identified on a routine mammogram, it is important to know what the patient wants (priority needs) and needs most from the nurse. Providing information, allowing time with friends, and finding support may be implemented after finding out what the patient wants or needs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The Neuman Systems Model uses a systems approach, and it helps you understand your patients' individual responses to stressors and also families' and communities' responses. Every person develops a set of responses to stress that constitute the normal line of defense. This line of defense helps to maintain health and wellness. Ego defense mechanisms are unconscious coping mechanisms. Immunity is a body's natural protection mechanism. Pender's Health Promotion Model focuses on promoting health and managing stress.

[clippers!]

Great answer, keep it coming

[matt95]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it