A Patient with a Bleeding Duodenal Ulcer Has Difficulty Concentrating,complains

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient with a bleeding duodenal ulcer has difficulty concentrating,complains of shortness of breath,and experiences sleeplessness because of worrying.What is the nurse's priority after documenting this information in the nurses' notes?

• A) Provide emotional support for the patient using reflective listening technique.
• B) Do nothing; people with duodenal ulcers typically cannot work.
• C) Question the patient's family about the information received from the patient.
• D) Notify the primary care provider and ask for a referral to a mental health professional.

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Definitions:

Attitude Function

The psychological purpose that an attitude serves for an individual, such as ego-defensive or value-expressive functions.

Accessible

Easy to approach, reach, enter, or use by people of all abilities, including those with disabilities.

Multiple-Act Criterion

Term for a general behavioural index based on an average or combination of several specific behaviours.

Subjective Norm

The perceived social pressure to perform or not perform a particular behavior, based on the expectations of others.