The Nurse,when Selecting Possible Nursing Diagnoses for the 32-Year-Old Patient

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse,when selecting possible nursing diagnoses for the 32-year-old patient who is in anticipatory grieving for an upcoming bilateral above-the-knee amputation,would consider:

• A) Anxiety, related to knowledge deficit of procedure
• B) Disturbed body image, related to loss of body part
• C) Sexual dysfunction, related to perceived disfigurement
• D) Disturbed self-image, related to loss of independence
• E) Activity intolerance, related to pain

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Definitions:

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Fiduciary Duty

A legal obligation of one party to act in the best interest of another when entrusted with a particular responsibility.

Gratuitous Agent

A person who acts on behalf of another without expecting or receiving payment, typically in a legal or business context.

Gratuitous Agent

An agent who acts on behalf of another without receiving any form of compensation or benefit for their services.