Asked by Hannah Thompson on Jun 14, 2024
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A patient has both hearing and visual sensory impairments. Which psychological nursing diagnosis will the nurse add to the care plan?
A) Risk for falls
B) Self-care deficit
C) Social isolation
D) Impaired physical mobility
Sensory Impairments
Disabilities that affect the senses, such as vision, hearing, taste, touch, or smell, impacting a person’s ability to receive and interpret sensory information.
Psychological Nursing Diagnosis
The identification of potential or actual mental health issues based on a patient's psychological evaluation.
Self-Care Deficit
A situation where an individual is unable to perform activities of daily living required for personal care due to physical, emotional, or cognitive reasons.
- Acquire an understanding of the psychosocial consequences sensory deficits have on patients.
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CM
Christian MarbellaJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
In focusing on the psychological aspect of care, the nurse is most concerned about social isolation for a patient who may have difficulty communicating owing to visual and hearing impairment. Self-care deficit, impaired physical mobility, and fall risk are physiological risks for the patient.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire an understanding of the psychosocial consequences sensory deficits have on patients.