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hbsimmons88

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The vision of a female patient is deteriorating, and she is depressed about her condition. Which nursing intervention is most likely to address both conditions?
 
  a. Provide adequate lighting without glare.
  b. Maintain a consistent room arrangement.
  c. Train her with low-vision assistive devices.
  d. Offer your arm when ambulating in the hall.

Question 2

Which of the following types of phases are included in the chronic illness trajectory (CIT)? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Caring
  b. Plateau
  c. Instability
  d. Bargaining
  e. Deterioration
  f. Rehabilitation



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Answer to Question 1

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A Incorrect. This intervention addresses only the visual impairment.
B Incorrect. This intervention addresses only the visual impairment.
C Correct. Training the patient to use low-vision assistive devices can help to boost her self-esteem and promote self-confidence and independence. In addition, low-vision assistive devices can relieve boredom and provide needed diversions.
D Incorrect. This intervention only addresses the visual impairment.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, E
The CIT includes a stable (plateau) phase, an unstable (instability) phase, and a downward and dying (deterioration) phase. The CIT does not include a caring phase, a bargaining phase, or a rehabilitation phase.




hbsimmons88

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Gracias!

 

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