During the Teaching Session for a Patient Who Has a New

question 14

Multiple Choice

During the teaching session for a patient who has a new diagnosis of acute leukemia the patient is restless and is looking away,never making eye contact.After teaching about the complications associated with chemotherapy,the patient asks the nurse to repeat all of the information.Based on this assessment,which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for the patient?

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

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Definitions:

Inspiratory Reserve Volume

The maximum amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal inhalation, measuring lung capacity beyond a typical breath.

Respiratory Volume Measurements

Quantitative assessments of different volumes and capacities in the lungs during breathing and respiratory activity.

Total Lung Capacity

The maximum amount of air the lungs can hold, typically measured after a maximal inhalation effort.

Tidal Volume

The volume of air displaced between normal inhalation and exhalation when extra effort is not applied, a key component of respiratory physiology.