Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a Vietnamese-American admitted to the intensive care unit as a result of malnutrition. The patient is unable to walk because of his malnutrition, and he has developed a pressure ulcer from lying in bed constantly without changing positions. The family believes that the patient is depressed and that is why he stopped getting up. When planning this patient's care, the nurse should:
A) develop multiple nursing diagnoses.
B) develop only one nursing diagnosis to aid in focusing.
C) focus on the physical issues facing this patient.
D) deal primarily with the patient's psychological needs.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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