A Client Who Sustained Burns to Both Lower Extremities Reports

question 50

Multiple Choice

A client who sustained burns to both lower extremities reports feeling frustrated by not being able to provide self-care. Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for the client at this time?

• A)Ineffective Coping
• B)Powerlessness
• C)Anxiety
• D)Situational Low Self-Esteem

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Definitions:

Lens of the Eye

A transparent structure behind the iris of the eye that helps to refract light to be focused on the retina.

Acute Central Vision

Acute central vision refers to the component of vision that is responsible for sharp, detailed vision in the direct line of sight.

External Auditory Canal

The tube that connects the outer ear to the eardrum, allowing sound waves to enter the ear.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear, vibrating in response to sound waves and aiding in hearing.