Author Question: Which functions of a person are diminished or impaired during illness? (Select all that apply.) ... (Read 140 times)

nelaaney · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which functions of a person are diminished or impaired during illness? (Select all that apply.)

a. Social
b. Medical
c. Emotional
d. Physical
e. Intellectual

Question 2

The primary nursing diagnoses for a client who is experiencing problems with sexuality are sexual dysfunction and __________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

amcvicar · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, C, D, E
Illness is defined as an abnormal process in which aspects of the social, physical, emotional, or intellectual condition and function are diminished or impaired. Medical is not a human function.

Answer to Question 2

ineffective sexuality pattern
These are the two most common nursing diagnoses seen in clients who are experiencing sexual problems. Other nursing diagnoses may apply to individual situations.