What Is an Appropriate Outcome for a Patient with Feelings

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is an appropriate outcome for a patient with feelings of anxiety related to a perceived threat of disability?"

• A) Comfort is increased; verbalized pain is less.
• B) Anxiety is relieved; the patient verbalizes concern related to disability.
• C) Grief is resolved; the patient expresses an acceptance of loss.
• D) Residual limb is cleaned; no exudate, redness, or edema is observed.

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Definitions:

Pathological Sign

An indication or evidence of a disease, disorder, or significant psychological problem.

Aloneness

A state of being alone or isolated from others, which can vary in its emotional impact on an individual, from being a positive, introspective experience to a source of loneliness and discomfort.

Defining Characteristic

A feature or quality that distinctly identifies and distinguishes an individual, concept, or phenomenon.

Finiteness

The state or quality of having limitations or bounds; recognizing the limits of one's life, resources, or abilities.