Asked by Jessica Stewart on Apr 25, 2024
A patient diagnosed with liver failure has been on the transplant waiting list 8 months. The patient says, "Why is it taking so long to have the surgery? Maybe I'm meant to die for all the bad things I've done." The nurse should document the patient's comment in which section of the assessment?
A) Physical
B) Spiritual
C) Financial
D) Psychological
Liver Failure
A severe loss of liver function due to damage beyond the organ's ability to repair itself, leading to life-threatening complications.
Transplant Waiting
The period during which patients are on a waiting list for organ transplantation due to organ failure or damage.
- Recognize approaches to control stress and its impact on well-being.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize approaches to control stress and its impact on well-being.
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