A Patient Is Recovering from a Below-The-Knee Amputation

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient is recovering from a below-the-knee amputation. For which complications should the nurse assess this patient?

• A) diabetes mellitus
• B) phantom pain
• C) infection
• D) chronic stump pain
• E) contractures

Describe the stages of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) and their implications on health.

Distinguish between stressors and responses to stress.

Understand behavior patterns associated with health outcomes.

Apply problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies to real-life scenarios.

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Definitions:

Attitude

A consistent pattern of thoughts or emotions regarding a person or thing, usually manifested in how one acts.

Internal Customers

Employees or departments within an organization that serve other employees or departments, treating them as customers to fulfill their internal needs and demands.

Delivering Bad News

The process of communicating unfavorable or upsetting information to someone in a thoughtful, empathetic, and clear manner.

Professionalism

The conduct, behaviors, and attitude deemed appropriate and effective in the workplace or professional settings.