A Patient with Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) tells the nurse, "I wish I were dead! I cannot do anything for myself anymore." Based on this information, which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?

• A) Complicated grieving related to expectation of death
• B) Ineffective coping related to unknown outcome of illness
• C) Deficient knowledge related to lack of education about COPD
• D) Chronic low self-esteem related to increased physical dependence

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Definitions:

Meninx

A term related to the meninges, which are the three layers of protective tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Withdrawal Reflex

An involuntary reaction to a painful or harmful stimulus that results in the quick retraction of the body part exposed to the danger, providing a protective mechanism.

Stretch Reflex

A muscle contraction in response to stretching within the muscle, designed to maintain muscle tone and posture.

Golgi Tendon Reflex

A reflex that protects tendons and muscles from excessive tension by causing muscle relaxation when force is too great, preventing damage.