In Developing a Care Plan for a Patient with an Open

question 15

Multiple Choice

In developing a care plan for a patient with an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of an open, displaced fracture of the tibia, the priority nursing diagnosis is

• A) risk for constipation related to prolonged bed rest.
• B) activity intolerance related to deconditioning.
• C) risk for infection related to disruption of skin integrity.
• D) risk for impaired skin integrity related to immobility.

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Definitions:

Internal Attributions

The inference that a person's behavior is due to their own internal characteristics, such as personality, beliefs, or efforts, rather than external circumstances.

External Attributions

The process of explaining one's own behavior or the behavior of others by pointing to causes outside the individual, such as situational factors.

Hope

A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

Tempered View

A perspective or attitude that is made moderate or restrained by considering all factors and avoiding extreme positions.