A Nursing Diagnosis for a Visually Impaired Patient Might Include

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nursing diagnosis for a visually impaired patient might include all of the following except:

• A) Impaired sensory perception
• B) Risk for delayed development
• C) Self-care deficit
• D) Ineffective coping

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Definitions:

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by unwanted, persistent thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) performed to alleviate distress.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A short-term, goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving, focusing on challenging and changing unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviors.

Psychotropic Medication

Medicines used to affect the mind, emotions, and behaviors by altering brain chemistry, commonly used to treat mental health disorders.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A mental health therapy that involves triggering seizures in patients through electrical means to alleviate symptoms of psychiatric conditions.