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Acacia murphy
on Oct 23, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a pregnant mother of two small children who is on bed rest for several months until the baby is born.Which outcome is most appropriate to address the diagnosis of compromised family coping related to mother's prolonged bed rest?
A) The family will verbalize need for support and identify available resources.
B) The family will discuss alternatives to bed rest with the health care provider.
C) The mother will verbalize need for bed rest to minimize risk of premature birth.
D) The mother will report increased psychological comfort with each passing week.
Compromised Family Coping
A situation where a family's usual strategies for managing stress and problems are overwhelmed or ineffective.
Prolonged Bed Rest
Extended periods of lying in bed as part of a medical treatment, which can lead to complications like muscle atrophy and bedsores.
Psychological Comfort
The state of mental well-being and contentment, stemming from security, a sense of belonging, or relief from distress.
- Understand and apply principles of patient and family-centered care in managing conditions related to prolonged bed rest.
- Understand the psychological and social impacts of immobility on patients and families and incorporate strategies to address these issues.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand and apply principles of patient and family-centered care in managing conditions related to prolonged bed rest.
- Understand the psychological and social impacts of immobility on patients and families and incorporate strategies to address these issues.