A nurse is caring for a postoperative young patient after a motor vehicle accident. After the effect of anesthesia has subsided, the patient realizes that her left leg has been amputated. The patient is now in a state of shock and disbelief. How should the nurse protect the patient and help her accept the reality?

A nurse is caring for a postoperative young patient after a motor vehicle accident. After the effect of anesthesia has subsided, the patient realizes that her left leg has been amputated. The patient is now in a state of shock and disbelief. How should the nurse protect the patient and help her accept the reality?

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter22: The Patient History And Documentation

Section: Chapter Questions

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