After the Nurse Has Explained the Purpose of and Schedule

question 14

Multiple Choice

After the nurse has explained the purpose of and schedule for chemotherapy to a 23-year-old patient who recently received a diagnosis of acute leukemia, the patient asks the nurse to repeat the information. Based on this assessment, which nursing diagnosis is most likely for the patient?

• A) Acute confusion related to infiltration of leukemia cells into the central nervous system
• B) Knowledge deficit: chemotherapy related to a lack of interest in learning about treatment
• C) Risk for ineffective health maintenance related to anxiety about new leukemia diagnosis
• D) Risk for ineffective adherence to treatment related to denial of need for chemotherapy

Understand the definition and application of concepts and prototypes in categorizing objects and ideas.

Recognize the role and effect of heuristics, algorithms, and mental sets on problem-solving and decision-making.

Identify and analyze how biases and intuition influence judgments and perceptions.

Understand the cognitive processes involved in thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating.

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Definitions:

Malnutrition

A condition that results from eating a diet in which one or more nutrients are either not enough or are too much such that the diet causes health problems.

World Bank

An international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of poorer countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects and economic development.

High-Income Economies

Countries with a gross national income per capita above a certain threshold, indicating a high level of economic prosperity.

Low-Income Economies

Economies characterized by their citizens earning significantly lower incomes on average, often measured by gross national income thresholds set by international institutions.