Question

From the book "Bed Number Ten"

4. How did her family cope (what actions) with her illness? (Include at least 1 specific example for each family member – husband, daughters and mother)
5. List 2 psychosocial nursing diagnoses appropriate for her situation. (Complete PES format)

Answer 1

The protagonist's family in "Bed Number Ten" coped with her illness through various means, with control and support as notable actions. Two psychosocial nursing diagnoses suitable for her condition are Anxiety and Caregiver Role Strain, framed in the PES format.

Step-by-step explanation:

From the book "Bed Number Ten," the family members coped with the protagonist's illness in different ways. The husband, showing a protective stance, set boundaries on what his ill wife should think and do, exerting a form of control to possibly manage his own anxieties about her illness. The daughters and mother of the patient undoubtedly faced their own challenges and may have adopted varied coping mechanisms, whether through providing emotional support, participating in physical care, or managing the household and affairs outside of the patient's immediate healthcare needs.

As for the psychosocial nursing diagnoses appropriate for the situation, they can be constructed in the PES format (Problem, Etiology, Symptoms):

1. Diagnosis: Anxiety related to the threat of death and loss of control as evidenced by expressions of fear and preoccupation with her health condition.
2. Diagnosis: Caregiver Role Strain related to the demands of caring for a chronically ill family member as evidenced by expressions of fatigue, stress, and concern over balancing care with other family responsibilities.