Exam 6: Psychosocial and Spiritual Alterations and Management

A patient has been admitted with a severed spinal cord injury at the T₂ level.The patient has been in halo traction with immobilization for the past week.The patient continually tries to get out of bed and states,"My legs are only sleeping." Which nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for the patient?

A patient is in the critical care unit having undergone surgery a week ago for multiple fractures to the legs secondary to a fall from a rooftop.The patient refuses to participate in morning care activities such as brushing his own teeth or washing his face and hands.The patient yells at the nurse,"You do it! Can't you see that my legs are broken?" What psychosocial disturbance is the patient exhibiting?

A patient is admitted complaining of pain from a femur fracture and is anxious and agitated.The patient is receiving steroids and theophylline for exacerbation of asthma.What disorder should the nurse suspect the patient may be experiencing?

An adult patient sustains third- and fourth-degree burns to more than 70% of her body related to a house fire.The patient begins a pattern of behavior similar to that of a young child,in which she repeatedly whines and throws "temper tantrums" in an attempt to keep her nurse at the bedside.What coping mechanism is the patient exhibiting?

Anxiety can cause emotional changes in which part of the brain?