Author Question: A patient recovering from an amputation refuses to look at the stump or participate in care. For ... (Read 23 times)

Chloeellawright · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A patient recovering from an amputation refuses to look at the stump or participate in care. For what problem should the nurse plan interventions to help this patient?

1. infection
2. insufficient nutrition
3. problems with body image
4. risk for chronic pain

Question 2

A patient is prescribed RICE therapy. How should the nurse describe the components of this therapy?

1. rest, ice, compression, and elevation
2. rest, ice, CT scan, and elimination of pain
3. rest, immobilization, CT scan, and elimination of pain
4. rest, immobilization, compression, and elevation

momtoalll · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Although amputation is a reconstructive surgery, the patient's body image will be disturbed. The patient's reluctance to look at the stump or participate in care supports this problem identification. The patient's reluctance to look at the wound does not indicate insufficient nutrition or a risk for infection or for chronic pain.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
The four therapies included in RICE are rest for the injured area, the application of ice for 20 minutes four to eight times a day, compression with an elastic bandage wrap or device, and elevation to help reduce swelling and pain. CT scan, elimination of pain, and immobilization are not part of the RICE treatment plan.