A Patient Is Sent Home with an Open Wound That

question 36

Multiple Choice

A patient is sent home with an open wound that is still infected and being treated with wet-to-dry dressing changes four times a day. Before discharge, in order to prevent infecting other family members, the nurse would teach the patient to:

• A) be the only person to perform the dressing changes, thus eliminating the risk of infection to other family members.
• B) wash hands thoroughly before the dressing change.
• C) use gowns, gloves, and masks for any family contact with him.
• D) maintain medical asepsis and proper handling of the contaminated dressings.

Comprehend the significance of a detailed clinical history in distinguishing between substance-induced and psychiatric conditions.

Identify the nuances in treating co-occurring disorders, including the impact of specific psychiatric disorders on substance abuse and vice versa.

Understand the theoretical models related to clients with co-occurring disorders.

Acknowledge the high prevalence and consequences of untreated psychiatric symptoms in dual diagnosis clients.

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Definitions:

Achievement Oriented

Focused on setting and accomplishing specific goals to achieve success.

Weiner's Theory

Bernie Weiner's theory centers on the attribution process, explaining how individuals attribute causes to successes and failures.

Achievement-related Event

An occurrence that significantly impacts an individual’s sense of accomplishment, often related to personal or professional goals.

Interpretation

Interpretation involves the process of explaining, understanding, or making sense of something, such as a text, an event, or a behavior, based on personal perspectives or theoretical frameworks.