Asked by Brookelynne Verrette on Jun 30, 2024
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The patient had a colostomy placed 1 week ago. When approached by the nurse, the patient and spouse refuse to talk about it and refuse to be taught about how to care for it. How will the nurse evaluate this couple's stage of adjustment?
A) Shock
B) Withdrawal
C) Acceptance
D) Rehabilitation
Colostomy
A surgical procedure that creates an opening (stoma) from the colon to the outside of the abdomen to divert waste.
Stage of Adjustment
The phase in a process of change where individuals start to come to terms with the new situation or environment.
Withdrawal
The process of reducing or discontinuing the use of a substance, causing physical and mental symptoms varying based on the substance and usage duration.
- Give precedence to patient treatment according to recognized theories and models in health care.
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Kevin AhearnJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
As the patient and family recognize the reality of a change, they become anxious and may withdraw, refusing to discuss it. This is an adaptive coping mechanism that assists the patient in making the adjustment. Initially, the patient may be shocked by the change. This is followed by withdrawal, acknowledgment, acceptance, and rehabilitation (ready to adapt to the change through use of colostomy bag).
Learning Objectives
- Give precedence to patient treatment according to recognized theories and models in health care.