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hubes95

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on: Jul 22, 2018
An adult patient is diagnosed with lung cancer, and surgery to remove the right lung is recommended. The patient is uncertain about whether he should consent to the surgery because of the risks involved.
 
  Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this patient?
  a. Decisional Conflict
  b. Death Anxiety
  c. Powerlessness
  d. Ineffective Denial

Question 2

The nurse is updating the care plan of a patient who must undergo a right mastectomy for breast cancer. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse anticipate in expectation of the body changes associated with the upcoming surgery?
 
  a. Deficient Knowledge
  b. Impaired Adjustment
  c. Hopelessness
  d. Grieving


vseab

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


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