MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An 85 year old female client experienced severe chest pain. In addition, she experienced shortness of breath, tachycardia and profuse diaphoresis. Which of the following statements pertain to the basic nursing care should this client receive?
A
Teach early signs and symptoms of cardiac distress
B
Teach the appropriate course of action in resolving the problem
C
Explore his work-related goals
D
Elevate the head of bed
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The major limitation to Abdellah’s theory and the 21 nursing problems is their robust nurse-centered orientation. She rather conceptualized nurses’ actions in nursing care which is contrary to her aim. Another point is the lack of emphasis on what the client is to achieve was given in client care.

Detailed explanation-2: -This theory is a conceptual model mainly concerned with patient’s needs and the role of nurses in problem identification using a problem analysis approach.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to Abdellah’s Twenty-One Nursing Problems theory of nursing, “Nursing is based on an art and science that moulds the attitudes, intellectual competencies, and technical skills of the individual nurse into the desire and ability to help people, sick or well, cope with their health needs."

Detailed explanation-4: -The twenty-one nursing problems fall into three categories: physical, sociological, and emotional needs of patients; types of interpersonal relationships between the patient and nurse; and common elements of patient care.

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