A Client Is Expressing Great Disappointment That the Plastic Surgery

question 34

Multiple Choice

A client is expressing great disappointment that the plastic surgery did not turn out as well as expected. The client is distressed over visible scarring and lingering edema. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client is

• A) Altered Coping
• B) Disturbed Body Image
• C) Fear
• D) Situational Low Self Esteem

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Definitions:

Pneumonectomy

A surgical procedure that involves the removal of an entire lung.

Bupivacaine

A local anesthetic used for numbing specific areas of the body during surgery or certain medical procedures.

PQRSTU Pneumonic

A mnemonic used in the medical field to assess pain: Provocation/Palliation, Quality/Quantity, Region/Radiation, Severity Scale, Timing, and Understanding the patient's perception.

Pain Assessment

The process of evaluating the intensity, type, and duration of a patient's pain, which is critical to providing appropriate pain management.