A Patient Who Is Hospitalized with Bacterial Endophthalmitis Resulting from a Penetrating

question 33

Multiple Choice

A patient who is hospitalized with bacterial endophthalmitis resulting from a penetrating eye injury is noticeably restless, frequently asking whether the eye is healing and whether removal of the eye is necessary. Based on the patient's behavior, the nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of

• A) grieving related to current loss of functional vision.
• B) anxiety related to the possibility of permanent vision loss.
• C) self-esteem disturbance related to loss of visual function.
• D) risk for injury and falls related to inability to see environment.

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