A Patient with Cushing's Syndrome Is Admitted to the Hospital

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient with Cushing's syndrome is admitted to the hospital in preparation for surgery to remove an adrenal tumour.During the admission assessment,the patient tells the nurse that she looks so awful she does not want anyone to be around her.What is the best response to the patient?

• A) "Let me show you how to dress so that the changes are not so noticeable."
• B) "I do not think you look bad.Your appearance is just altered by your disease."
• C) "You really should not worry about how you look in the hospital.We see many worse things."
• D) "Most of the physical and mental changes caused by the disease will gradually improve after surgery."

Understand the impact of sociological theories on analyzing social issues, structures, and changes.

Appreciate the evolution of sociological thought and its relevance to contemporary issues.

Understand the concept of symbolic interactionism and the notions of "I" and "Me".

Comprehend the idea of double consciousness and its impact on individual identity.

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