A Patient Is Recovering from Colostomy Surgery and States, "I

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient is recovering from colostomy surgery and states, "I guess I'll never be able to have sex again…who would want me?" What nursing diagnosis is most important for this patient?

• A) Sexual dysfunction
• B) Ineffective sexuality pattern
• C) Knowledge deficit
• D) Ineffective coping

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Definitions:

Capital Investment

Funds spent by a company to acquire or upgrade physical assets, such as property, industrial buildings, or equipment, to improve its business capacity or efficiency.

Partnership Creditors

Individuals or entities to whom a partnership owes money or has some form of legal financial obligation.

Pro Rata

In proportion; according to the calculated share or division.

Apparent Authority

A situation in which a reasonable person would understand that an agent had authority to act, even if the agent did not have actual authority.