This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A patient has had emphysema (lung disease) for many years. When approached by the nurse, the patient ... (Read 78 times)

LCritchfi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 519
A patient has had emphysema (lung disease) for many years. When approached by the nurse, the patient states I would be better off dead.
 
  The patient supports the family, and now because of oxygen dependency the patient must quit work. The patient's spouse will have to go to work. Which action should the nurse take?
  a. Develop a plan of care for the family.
  b. Contact psychiatric services for a referral.
  c. Assure the patient that things will work out.
  d. Focus the plan of care solely on maximizing patient function.

Question 2

Which areas should the nurse assess to determine the effects of external variables on a patient's illness? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Patient's perception of the illness
  b. Patient's coping skills
  c. Socioeconomic status
  d. Cultural background
  e. Social support



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

wfdfwc23

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 338
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Because of the effects of chronic illness, family dynamics often change. The nurse must view the whole family as a patient under stress, planning care to help the family regain its maximal level of functioning and well-being. Psychiatric services may be a part of that plan but do not represent the entire plan. Offering false assurance is never acceptable. Focusing only on the patient will not help the family adjust.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, D, E
External variables influencing a patient's illness behavior include the visibility of symptoms, social group, cultural background, economic variables, accessibility of the health care system, and social support. Internal variables include the patient's perceptions of symptoms and the nature of the illness, as well as the patient's coping skills and locus of control.




LCritchfi

  • Member
  • Posts: 519
Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!


tranoy

  • Member
  • Posts: 344
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

Did you know?

More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.

Did you know?

The most common childhood diseases include croup, chickenpox, ear infections, flu, pneumonia, ringworm, respiratory syncytial virus, scabies, head lice, and asthma.

Did you know?

By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.

Did you know?

More than one-third of adult Americans are obese. Diseases that kill the largest number of people annually, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and hypertension, can be attributed to diet.

Did you know?

No drugs are available to relieve parathyroid disease. Parathyroid disease is caused by a parathyroid tumor, and it needs to be removed by surgery.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library