Asked by denise ortiz on Jul 02, 2024
The nurse is seeing a home-care client with a history of mental illness.The client has just been discharged from the hospital after undergoing a mastectomy for breast cancer.As the nurse begins to perform a dressing change over the left breast area,the client states,"Every time I have a nurse come here,they do this dressing differently.I can't seem to have a nurse that does it right." What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "I don't know how other nurses do your dressing change, but I will do it correctly."
B) "I have done this type of dressing many times, so you don't need to worry."
C) "How would you like this dressing change done? Tell me how you do it."
D) "It seems you have some concerns with our agency. You may need to talk to the supervisor."
Home-Care Client
An individual who receives health care or support services in their own home rather than in a medical facility.
Mastectomy
A surgical procedure involving the removal of one or both breasts, partially or entirely, typically to treat or prevent breast cancer.
Dressing Change
The process of replacing an old wound dressing with a new one to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Identify the mental effect of bodily alterations and methods to foster a favorable self-perception.
- Acknowledge the crucial role that internal and external factors play in shaping patients' mental health and their disease management plans.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the mental effect of bodily alterations and methods to foster a favorable self-perception.
- Acknowledge the crucial role that internal and external factors play in shaping patients' mental health and their disease management plans.