Which nursing problem has priority?
A) Ineffective community coping.
B) Disturbed thought processes.
C) Sensory-perceptual disturbance.
D) Ineffective denial.
A) Ineffective community coping.
B) Disturbed thought processes.
C) Sensory-perceptual disturbance.
D) Ineffective denial.
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I would choose "B" Disturbed Thought Processes
My rationale is that a nursing intervention alone could compensate for A.C,and D, but that disturbed thought processes are indicative of a significant enough mental illness that a physician, preferably a psychiatrist must be included. I believe that most nurses would first obtain medical assistance for B, and formulate a nursing care plan to enhance the patient's coping for the other issues. Best wishes.
My rationale is that a nursing intervention alone could compensate for A.C,and D, but that disturbed thought processes are indicative of a significant enough mental illness that a physician, preferably a psychiatrist must be included. I believe that most nurses would first obtain medical assistance for B, and formulate a nursing care plan to enhance the patient's coping for the other issues. Best wishes.