Asked by Aleta Jordan on Jul 19, 2024

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The new mother experiences insomnia,irritability,and lack of appetite after several weeks in the neonatal care unit with her critically ill infant.Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for the new mother?

A) Stress overload related to ongoing stress and worry about her critically ill infant
B) Chronic low self-esteem related to lack of success at beginning of motherhood
C) Disturbed sensory perception related to change in problem-solving abilities
D) Disturbed personal identity related to inability to distinguish day shift from night

Stress Overload

A condition where the demands on an individual exceed their ability to cope, leading to significant stress and potential health issues.

Chronic Low Self-Esteem

A long-term negative view of oneself, feeling inadequate or not valuing oneself appropriately.

Disturbed Sensory Perception

A condition in which an individual has difficulty receiving, processing, and interpreting sensory information.

  • Recognize and elucidate the phases of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS).
  • Recognize the stress experienced by caregivers and determine relevant nursing diagnoses for them.
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Isabel WatersJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Stress overload related to ongoing stress and worry about her critically ill infant is the appropriate nursing diagnosis for the new mother.The new mother is at the exhaustion stage of the GAS due to the excessive demands of caring for her critically ill infant.The new mother does not demonstrate chronic low self-esteem,disturbed sensory perceptions,or disturbed personal identity.